El viernes 13 de agosto EL HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN KWF cerró sus puertas al terminar el ciclo de entrenamiento 2009-2010.
Las clases se reiniciarán el póximo 13 de septiembre.
FELICES VACACIONES!!
AGENDA INTERNACIONAL :
1.- TORNEO KARATE-DO LEGENDS , MIAMI, USA. 16 de octubre.
2.-TORNEO PANAMERICANO KWF, CHILE. 11 AL 16 de noviembre.
3.-TORNEO ALL ALLIANCE DOJO KURO-BI, ORLANDO USA. 4 de diciembre.
El pasado jueves 12 de agosto el HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN realizó una nueva actividad de CINE FORO viendo una película de acción y carácter pedagogico entre sus alumnos juveniles y alumnos para luego analizarla en grupo y elaborar las mejores conclusiones y analisís de la enseñanza y experiencia planteada en el film.
Siempre la importancia de los VALORES HUMANOS salen a reluciir en estas intensas actividades en que los alumnos karatecas exponen sus puntos de vistas y soluciones a los temas tratadas.
El CONOCIMIENTO es el elemento más importante que SHOWAKAI KWF mantiene como pilar de toda su enseñanza marcial y la responsabilidad que ímplica recibirla.
FELICITACIONES a todos los participantes en dicha actividad.
SHOWAKAI KWF ha sido invitada al Torneo Internacional “Karate-Do Legends” que se realizará en la ciudad de Miami Dade County at the South Kendall Campus, gymnasium Gibson Center el sábado 16 de octubre de 2010.
Este importante evento deportivo es respaldado por “All Florida Karate-do Alliance” , organización de karate-do que agrupa a Dojos y organizaciones de Karate-do presentes en los diversos Estados, de USA.
SHOWAKAI KWF, espera comenzar sus entrenamientos en el mes de septiembre enfocada en participar en este importante torneo internacional con nuestro equipo de selección, en las categorías infantiles, juveniles y adultos.
SHOWAKAI KWF sigue con el firme anhelo de dejar muy en alto el nombre de Venezuela en el exterior.
El pasado 10 y 17 de julio del 2010 en las instalaciones del HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN se realizaron las evaluaciones infantiles y exámenes de kyu de los alumnos de los Dojos de la capital.
SHOWAKAI KWF felicita a todos los alumnos que dieron su mejor esfuerzo de superación en los exámenes y a los instructores sensei Mauricio Suaréz y sensei Enrique Fernández.
Aprovechamos de felicitar de manera especial a los alumnos ASHER KLEIMAN y ARTURO ASPURUA quienes realizaron un excelente examen para 3er kyu, cinta marrón, mostrando un alto nivel técnico, mental y físico, además de presentar sus respectvos trabajos de investigación y correr con antelación 5 kilométros como requisito indispensable para aspirar a la responsabilidad de este grado.
SHOWAKAI KWF con más orgullo y vigor que nunca seguirá potenciando el gran nivel técnico de nuestros alumnos e instructores.
KARATE NO MICHI CHILE que lideriza el sensei OMAR LARA a tenido la gentileza de invitarnos al Torneo Panamericano que organiza entre el 11 y el 14 de noviembre de 2010, en la bella y austral ciudad de Temuco.
Para SHOWAKAI KWF es muy importante estar presente en este magno evento y así apoyar la gran logística y esfuerzo que está realizando el grupo de KWF CHILE que dirige el sensei OMAR LARA y por la invalorable oportunidad que tendremos de entrenar en los seminarios que realizará el shihan MIKIO YAHARA líder de KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION y que SHOWAKAI KWF proyecta en sus conceptos técnicos en Venezuela.
KARATE NO MICHI CHILE lead by Omar Lara sensei , has been son kind to invite us to the Panamerican Tournament to be held in the beautiful city of Temuco, since november 11th until the 14th.
For SHOWAKAI it is really important to assist to this relevant event, and in this way supporting the great logistic and effort that KWF CHILE is making headed by OMAR LARA sensei, and for the invaluable chance that we´ll have to train with MIKIO YAHAR shihan , leader of KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION and that Showakai KWF spread into their technical concepts in Venezuela.
From this portal we send you best regards for everybody in KWF CHILE, hoping to be able to participate next November on your great international project.
Desde este portal le enviamos un afectuoso saludo al grupo de KWF CHILE que lideriza el sensei OMAR LARA esperando poder participar el próximo mes de noviembre en su gran proyecto deportivo de escala internacional.
SHOWAKAI KWF participo el pasado 01 de mayo en el 14th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain International Championship Monarch High School, que se realizo el domingo o2 de mayo en Louisville, Denver, Colorado, USA.
SHOWAKAI KWF está convencida de que una mente sólida y optimista, depurada con el rigor del karate-do puede actuar de manera directa en el accionar de sus proyectos y en el de sus estudiantes, representantes y atletas-karatecas.
Plantearse el gran objetivo de representar en el exterior a Venezuela promueve el orgullo patrio y alimenta de optimismo a niños, jovénes y a adultos.
El karate-do es ACCION, SHOWAKAI KWF es ACCION , nuestros karatecas son ACCION!! nuestro espirítu debe transitar hacia la ACCION y así asumir nuevos retos y mantenerse en constante superación.
Aprovechamos, además, de agradecer el invalorable apoyo de VENEVISION PLUS, BANDES y VORCAIR TRANSPORTE AEREO C.A. quienes con su aporte han contribuido a llevar a cabo este importante proyecto deportivo y que hemos coronado con exito.
"SIN SU AYUDA SERIA IMPOSIBLE PLANTEARSE ESTE MARAVILLOSO RETO DE IR A COMPETIR FRENTE AL MEJOR KARATE-DO DE USA CON EL VIGOR QUE OTORGA EL TRICOLOR PATRIO."
Resaltamos además el gran apoyo comunicacional del períodico ACENTO y
en el ámbito internacional de la revista en línea RED MARCIAL (Argentina) y en Venezuela "OSS LA REVISTA DE LAS ARTES MARCIALES."
Agradecemos de manera especial el recibimiento y las gentilezas que nos brindo la organizacion anfitriona INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION, bajo la direccion del sensei CYRUS MADANI quien nos ofrecio una hospitalidad que nunca olvidaremos.. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!
Agradecemos ademas al sensei ERNESTO FUENTES Director del Dojo KEIKO SHIN KARATE ACADEMY, Tampa quien en todo momento estuvo preocupado por ayudarnos en la logistica del viaje y en darnos hospitalidad en USA.
LOS RESULTADOS:
ROBERT IANNUCCI....................BRONCE KATA - BRONCE KUMITE
CHRISTIAN PARRA................... ORO KATA - ORO KUMITE
BRUNO VILLANI........................ ORO KATA - BRONCE KUMITE
ALEJANDRO GIRON.....................BRONCE KATA
VICTOR ROJAS...........................ORO KATA - PLATA KUMITE
ROXANA DA SILVA......................ORO KATA - ORO KUMITE
JOSE ANTONIO PEREZ.................PLATA KATA - ORO KUMITE
OPEN KATA: PLATA
ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ..................ORO KATA - PLATA KUMITE
OPEN KATA: BRONCE
SENSEI ADRIANA ANGULO:..........BRONCE KATA - BRONCE KUMITE
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS...............ORO KATA - PLATA KUMITE.
KUMITE POR EQUIPO JOSE PEREZ, ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ, SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS LOGRARON MEDALLA DE PLATA
FELICITACIONES A TODOS.
El pasado 17 de abril SHOWAKAI KWF asistió a este importante torneo de carácter nacional con alumnos del Hombu Dojo SHOWA-KAN y el DOJO YALE, este último liderizado por el sensei MAURICIO SUAREZ.
Felicitamos a todos nuestros alumnos-karatecas que con su mejor espíritu deportivo y disciplina marcial participaron en este gran evento del karate-do venezolano. Valoramos el gran esfuerzo de todos en busca de su máxima superación.
Desde este portal SHOWAKAI KWF le envia felicitaciones a los organizadores del evento del DOJO CIRCULO MILITAR , el sensei TONY CANONIGA y la sensei AZUCENA agradeciéndoles su gentil invitación.
RESULTADOS:
BRUNO VILLANI........................ORO KATA
ROBERT IANUCCI.....................BRONCE KATA
ALEJANDRA MORENO.................BRONCE KATA
ANDREA MORENO......................ORO KATA
VICTOR ROJAS..........................PLATA KUMITE
ALEXANDER MARUN...................4to KATA
ARTURO AZPURUA.....................BRONCE KATA
ANTHONY MARUN.......................BRONCE KATA
ALESSANDRO CASTILLO.............BRONCE KUMITE
ROXANA DA SILVA.....................PLATA KATA, PLATA KUMITE
HAROLD DEEN............................ORO KUMITE, PLATA KATA
JESUS TROCONIS......................PLATA KUMITE, ORO KATA
JOSE ANTONIO PEREZ................ORO KUMITE ( OPEN)
LOGISTICA:
SENSEI ADRIANA ANGULO
SENSEI MAURICIO SUAREZ
INSTRUCTOR ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS
SHOWAKAI KWF viajará el próximo 01 de mayo para competir en el 14th anniversary of Rocky Mountain International Championship Monarch High School, que se realizará el domingo o2 de mayo en Louisville, Denver, Colorado, USA.
SHOWAKAI KWF seguirá así con su gran proyecto de dejar en lo alto el nombre de Venezuela y el nivel técnico del karate-do que se practica en el país.
Aprovechamos, además, de agradecer VENEVISION PLUS quien nos aportó como donación KARATEGUIS DE LA MAXIMA CALIDAD que SHOWAKAI KWF otorgó a los alumnos-karatecas que han demostrado el más alto rigor deportivo y de compromiso.
Los karatecas que aspiran a viajar a este importante torneo son:
ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ
CHRISTIAN PARRA
BRUNO VILLANI
ALEJANDRO GIRON
VICTOR ROJAS
ROXANA DA SILVA
JOSE PEREZ
CHRISTIAN ACOSTA
ROBERT IANUCCI
Y LOS INSTRUCTORES:
SENSEI ADRIANA ANGULO
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS
" DEPORTE Y HONOR"
El equipo de selección del HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN y el equipo de selección del DOJO YALE, participaron en el TORNEO COPA OSS que se realizó el viernes 12 y sábado 13 de marzo en las instalaciones de PARQUE MIRANDA en la ciudad de Caracas.
Con el mejor espirítu deportivo y de superación nuestros alumnos dieron su mejor esfuerzo en busca de lograr los mejores lugares en las diferentes categorías en que participaron.
NUESTRO RESPETO Y AFECTO A LOS GRANDES ATLETAS-KARATECAS QUE REPRESENTARON LOS COLORES DE SHOWAKAI KWF CON HONOR Y SUPERACION DEPORTIVA.
Nuestros alumnos que lograron estar en los primeros lugares en sus diferentes categorías fueron:
ROXANA DA SILVA.........BRONCE KUMITE
PAOLO FAVARETTO.........BRONCE KUMITE
EDMUNDO ARIAS............BRONCE KUMITE
BRUNO VILLANI..............PLATA KUMITE
ANDREA MORENO...........PLATA KATA
HAROLD DEEN................PLATA KUMITE
ALESSANDRO CASTILLO..4to KATA
GREGORIO MARTINEZ....4to KATA
ROBERT IANNUCCI.........4to KATA
APOYO LOGISTICA: SENSEI MAURICIO SUAREZ, INSTRUCTOR ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ Y ROXANA DA SILVA ( VIDEO)
Desde aquí le enviamos un caluroso saludo a los organizadores del evento, la REVISTA OSS, su Directora la señora NATHALIE NARANJO y su editor el SENSEI ANTONIO DIAZ. SHOWAKAI KWF les desea el mejor de los exitos!!
El sensei Darwin Rojas, chileno radicado hace más de veinte años en Venezuela, envia desde este portal un caluroso saludo, afecto y y deseos de superación a todo el pueblo chileno que acaba de vivir momentos de terrible desgracia al ser epicentro de uno de los terremotos de mayor intensidad que vive en los últimos tiempos el continente.
SHOWAKAI envia nuestras condolencias a las familias de las victimas y felicitaciónes a la gran cantidad de HEROES anónimos que salvaron muchas vidas, a veces, a costa de la suya propia.
CHILE Y SU ESPIRITU TENAZ Y DE UNIDAD siguen asombrando al mundo por su valor y fuerza. Un abrazo además para todos los artistas marciales de este país austral.
SHOWAKAI KWF HONRA LOS COLORES VENEZOLANOS
SHOWAKAI KWF participó en el TORNEO INTERNACIONAL ALL KARATE-DO ALLIANCE CUP que se realizó el 19 y 20 de febrero de 2010 en las instalaciones "Polk State College": 999 "H" Avenue NE, Winter Haven, FL. 33881, Estados Unidos.
Para SHOWAKAI fue muy importante estar presente en este evento de rigor internacional y así seguir motivando a su comunidad de estudiantes y representantes para que se animen a dejar muy en ALTO EL NOMBRE DE VENEZUELA y el karate-do que se practica y desarrolla en nuestro país.
Además SHOWAKAI KWF agradece por esta vía el apoyo del sensei Ernesto Fuentes, venezolano radicado en USA quien fue factor importante en la organización de este magno evento.
A continuación los resultados de nuestro ejemplar equipo de selección:
CHRISTIAN ACOSTA.........ORO KATA
ROBERT IANUCCI.............PLATA KATA
VICTOR ROJAS.................ORO KATA
GREGORIO MARTINEZ.......ORO KATA, ORO KUMITE
HAROLD DEEN..................PLATA KATA, PLATA KUMITE
SENSEI ADRIANA ANGULO..PLATA KATA, BRONCE KUMITE
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS.....ORO KATA, PLATA KUMITE
SHOWAKAI KWF AGRADECE POR ESTA VÍA EL IMPORTANTE APOYO DE LA EMPRESA PRIVADA REPRESENTADA POR FUNDICION PACIFICO C.A. , BOUMAC REPRESENTACIONES y VORCAIR TRANSPORTE AEREO C.A.
Se les informa a nuestros alumnos , amigos y/o representantes que las clases del HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN se reiniciarán el lunes 11 de enero en sus horarios de costumbre.
FELIZ AÑO PARA TODOS Y A ENTRENAR CON EL MEJOR ESPIRITU !!
Para SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA KWF es muy grato comenzar a transitar por el año 2010 con el estimulo y vigor que otorga practicar y desarrollar el karate-do shotokan KWF.
Nuestros instructores sienten la gran responsabilidad de entregar su mejor esfuerzo en la busqueda del crecimiento de sus alumnos y de sus respectivos Dojos.
Esperamos que la salud sea la bondad principal que nos otorgue este año con el constante afán por seguir proyectando los valores técnicos de nuestro karate-do bajo los pricipios y valores que este promulga y así seguir en una senda de constante superación.
SHOWAKAI KWF recibe con el máximo afecto y respeto a todos quienes quieren construir este nuevo año junto a nuestro espirítu marcial. Nuestra mente enfocada confia en que podemos cambiar constantemente nuestra realidad. En tiempos en que el "tener" parece ser la única medida entre las personas, nuestro camino se inclina por el "ser" y así construir actos de nobleza que eleven nuestras vidas y la de quienes nos rodean.
El poder del karate-do radica en su tremenda fortaleza mental que empuja nuestros actos en pos de mejorar nuestra sociedad y de canalizar nuestros íntimos actos de violencia y así armonizar de alguna manera nuestras vidas.
En el ámbito deportivo SHOWAKAI KWF se ha dispuesto viajar el próximo mes de mayo a Moscú, Rusia para participar en los SEMINARIOS Y COPA EUROPEA DE KWF y así proyectar el nombre de SHOWAKAI KWF y el nombre de Venezuela demostrando nuestro excelente karate-do shotokan entre delegaciones provenientes de todo el mundo.
Además en el mes de noviembre KWF CHILE será sede de su primer TORNEO PAMAMERICANO al cual asistiremos con nuestro equipo de selección.
SHOWAKAI KWF le desea a todos nuestros instructores, alumnos, representantes y amigos el mayor de los éxitos y bendiciones para este nuevo año 2010.
Este sábado 28 de noviembre se llevó a cabo el Torneo COPA FRATERNIDAD de la prestigiosa organización SHOTOKAI DE VENEZUELA en las instalaciones del Colegio San Agustín del Paraíso.
Este importante evento fue organizado por el sensei Pedro Fuenmayor y tuvo como invitado especial al sensei Victor Garrido, Director Técnico de dicha organización de karate-do.
SHOWAKAI KWF felicita a sus alumnos que la representaron con dignidad y espirítu marcial. Los afortunados que lograron quedar entre el cuadro de medallas fueron:
DOJO SHOWA-KAN:
CHRISTIAN PARRA...................ORO EN KATA - PLATA KUMITE
ALEJANDRO VALLADARES......... ORO EN KATA
BRUNO VILLANI........................PLATA KATA - PLATA KUMITE
PEDRO ROSAS......................... ORO KATA - BRONCE KUMITE
GREGORIO MARTINEZ.............. ORO KATA - PLATA KUMITE
VICTOR ROJAS.........................ORO KATA - ORO KUMITE
ARTURO AZPURUA....................ORO KUMITE
ALEJANDRO GIRON...................PLATA KATA - BRONCE KUMITE
ANTHONY MARUN......................PLATA KUMITE - BRONCE KATA
ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ................BRONCE KATA
MAURICIO SUAREZ................... BRONCE KATA
DOJO YALE
ANDREA FREITAS........................PLATA KATA - PLATA KUMITE
LOGISTICA:
OSCAR ALFONZO
GUSTAVO PARK
"Esperamos que nuestros alumnos siempre sepan ganar con humildad y perder con un firme deseo de superación"
El HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN asistirá este sábado al torneo " COPA FRATERNIDAD" con su equipo de selección.
Esfuerzo y una gran determinación son el color de nuestros alumnos karatecas que estan decididos a dar su mejor esfuerzo. Razón por la cual deben recibir todo el apoyo familar y del Dojo de manera incondicional acompañándolos en todo momento frente a la emoción que impregna un torneo.
Suerte a todos:
ALEJANDRO VALLADARES
ARTURO AZPURUA
ANDRES HERNANDEZ
ANTHONY MARUN
ALEJANDRO GIRON
BRUNO VILLANI
PEDRO ROSAS
ROXANA DA SILVA
HAROLD DEEN
GREGORIO MARTINEZ
VICTOR ROJAS
ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ
CHRISTIAN PARRA
En la logistica:
OSCAR ALFONZO
GUSTAVO PARK
El sensei WILLLIAMS DURAN , Director de WSKF VENEZUELA ha tenido la gentileza de invitarnos a este importante evento que organiza :
“1er CAMPAMENTO INTERNACIONAL DE KARATE-DO "
ARUBA 2010
SHOWAKAI KWF
Señor DARWIN ROJAS
Profesor de Karate
Presente.-
De mi mayor consideración:
Tengo el agrado de dirigirme a usted a fin enviarle un cordial saludo, y a la vez extenderle una invitación para participar del “1er CURSO INTERNACIONAL DE KARATE-DO - ARUBA 2010”.
Este evento se realizará del 11 al 14 de marzo del 2010, en las instalaciones del Hotel Holiday Inn Sunspree en la isla de Aruba y estará dirigido por el Coach Internacional Antonio Oliva Seba 8vo Dan y los Sensei Luis María Sanz 8vo. Dan y Campeón Mundial de Kata, José Luis Benítez, Director técnico de de Real Federación de Karate Do de Gran Canarias y Gloria Casanova 7 veces Campeona del Mundo en la especialidad de Kumite. Además, contaremos con la presencia de importantes autoridades internacionales como los Sensei William Paterson, Presidente de Federación Panamericana de Karate-Do y Arturo Castillo, Presidente de la Federación Centroamericana de Karate-Do y Presidente de la Federación Venezolana de Karate-Do.
El Curso esta enfocado al mejoramiento técnico del Kata y Kumite, y los instructores serán certificados como Técnicos Superiores en Shiai Kumite y Kata de Alta Competencia.
Dadas estas razones, y conociendo su alto espíritu deportivo, le invitamos a Usted y a sus alumnos a participar en este magno evento, pues su experiencia y trayectoria brindarán a esta reunión marcial una excelencia de calidad internacional.
Agradeceremos que confirme con anticipación su participación a fin de garantizarles los servicios dentro de los programas y actividades que comprenden el “1er CURSO INTERNACIONAL DE KARATE-DO-ARUBA 2010”
Para una información más detallada contáctenos por el teléfono, 0412-7945965, o escribanos a la siguiente dirección electrónica:
shiaikumite@gmail.com.
Los esperamos!
Saludos cordiales,
Sensei William Durán
Comité Organizador
SHOWAKAI KWF a tenido el honor de ser invitada al TORNEO INTERNACIONAL ALL KARATE-DO ALLIANCE CUP que se realizará el próximo 19 y 20 de febrero de 2010 en las instalaciones "Polk State College": 999 "H" Avenue NE, Winter Haven, FL. 33881, Estados Unidos.
Este importante evento es organizado por el SENSI ERNESTO FUENTES Director del DOJO KEIKO SHIN KARATE ACADEMY ( S.K.I.F.)
SHOWAKAI KWF espera estar presente con su equipo de selección y seguir proyectando el nombre de Venezuela en el exterior.
SHOWAKAI KWF felicita al SENSEI ERNESTO FUENTES por la gran labor deportiva y educativa que está llevando a cabo en USA.
SHOWAKAI ya comenzó a convocar a los atletas-karatecas con mejor rendimiento físico, mental y técnico para formar parte del equipo que representará a VENEZUELA en el CAMPEONATO Y SEMINARIO EUROPEO KWF a realizarse en ZELENOGRAD, RUSIA el próximo 30 de abril y 01 y 02 de mayo 2010.
SHOWAKAI busca constantemente nuevos retos para así presionarse a mejorar día a día y fomentar entre sus alumnos UN GRAN ESPIRITU DE DISCIPLINA que pueda enfrentar la más ardua de las circunstancias.
EL EQUIPO DE SHOWAKAI KWF YA COMENZÓ A BUSCAR APOYO ECONÓMICO CON LA EMPRESA PRIVADA Y ASÍ PODER COSTEAR LOS GASTOS DE ESTE MAGNIFICO RETO.
SHOWAKAI KWF ESTARA CON EL MEJOR ANIMO Y ESPIRITU EN RUSIA KWF 2010
El pasado sábado 7 de noviembre nuestro equipo de selección participaráó en el XII CAMPEONATO NACIONAL DE GOJU-RYU KARATE-DO UCHIAGE-KAI DE VENEZUELA. Evento que se realizaró en las instalaciones del Gimnasio Cubierto José Joaquín "Papá" carrillo del Complejo Deportivo Parque Miranda, Caracas.
SHOWAKAI KWF felicita a los íntegrantes del equipo por su gran espirítu deportivo y vivo ejemplo de juventud y compromiso marcial. Niños, jovénes y adultos se unen con el afán de dar su mejor esfuerzo, entregando muchas horas de entrenamiento.
De igual manera el sensei DARWIN ROJAS y la SENSEI ADRIANA ANGULO valoran y respetan el gran apoyo que los representantes manifiestan constantemente , sumando así , una importante cuota de esfuerzo y ejemplo de disciplina
MEDALLERO:
EDMUNDO ARIAS.... PLATA EN KUMITE
GREGORIO MARTINEZ...PLATA KATA
HAROLD DEEN............BRONCE KUMITE
LOGISTICA: INSTRUCTOR ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ.
FELICITACIONES PARA TODO EL EQUIPO QUE PARTICIPO.
SHOWAKAI agradece la gentileza del sensei Pedro J. Fuenmayor V. Director del DOJO MONTE ALTO afiliado a la ASOCIACIÓN VENEZOLANA DE KARATE DO SOTOKAI por invitarnos a su prestigioso torneo de Karate-Do
Caracas, 01 de Octubre de 2009
SENSEI: Darwin Rojas
DOJO: Showa-Kan
Organización: SHOWAKAI KWF
Presente.-
Apreciado Sensei, reciba de mi parte y de todo el grupo que me acompaña, por medio de la presente comunicación, un cordial y afectuoso saludo marcial, extensivo a todos sus atletas y a su respetuoso grupo familiar, deseándoles todo tipo de éxitos y buena fortuna en el porvenir.
Aprovecho la ocasión para extenderle una cordial invitación al evento deportivo “COPA FRATERNIDAD” que llevaremos a cabo el próximo sábado 28 de Noviembre del año en curso, en el Polideportivo del Colegio San Agustín del Paraíso, a fin de que asista con sus distinguidos atletas y su cuerpo de árbitros; consiente de su solidaridad y del arraigo de su espíritu deportivo, damos por sentado el hecho de contar con su participación, lo cual aumentará la calidad y la lucidez de este torneo, que hemos preparado con la mejor disposición de aumentar los lazos de hermandad y espíritu marcial que siempre nos han caracterizado. En tal sentido le anexo el Mini Afiche del evento el cual se explica por sí solo en todo lo concerniente a los aspectos formales y técnicos del torneo en mención.
Agradeciendo de antemano su participación se despide de ustedes.
Atentamente
Sensei
Director Tecnico Selección de Karate Do UNEFA Nucleo Caracas
Felicitaciones a la delegación de SHOWAKAI KWF AMAZONAS que lideriza el sensei JESUS LANDAETA con el apoyo del sensei JORGE SOLER por la excelente participación en el TORNEO."V CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE KARATE-DO” ANIVERSARIO DOJO MAKOTO YIMA II COPA WORLD SATELITAL INTERACTIVE ANK INTERNACIONAL EDO CARABOBO OCTUBRE 2009.
Los resultados fueron:
ELVIS PIÑA ...............5to KATA - 6to KUMITE
ANTONIO RIVAS.........ORO KATA - ORO KUMITE
LUZ CARO................. ORO KATA - ORO KUMITE
DANIEL TORRES........ ORO KATA - ORO KUMITE
MARCOS ALCALA ...... PLATA KATA -ORO KUMITE
Estos logros se deben al compromiso y mística de trabajo que de manera constante mantiene el SENSEI LANDAETA, apoyado por el SENSEI SOLER y el sempai DORANTE junto al ánimo de su comunidad de representantes.
El SENSEI LANDAETA junto a sus alumnos avanzados ha sido convocado por SHOWAKAI a formar parte del equipo de selección que nos representará en el CAMPAMENTO Y TORNEO EUROPEO KWF 2010 que se realizará desde el 30 de abril al 02 de mayo en RUSIA.
FELICITACIONES A SHOWAKAI KWF AMAZONAS
20th ALL INDIA INVITATIONAL KARATE DO KOBUDO CHAMPIONSHIP AND
INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL KARATE DO KOBUDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2009]2010
AT POLICE AUDITORIUM, KANNUR KERALA
ON 26th & 27th DECEMBER
SHOWAKAI KWF
Respected Darwin Rojas Sensei.
We have great pleasure to announce that the 20th All India Invitational Karate Do Kobudo
Championship will be held on December 26th and 27th, 2009 (Saturday & Sunday) at Police Auditorium
Cannanore (Kannur), Kerala under the joint auspices of Okinawa Uechi Ryu Karate Do Kenyukai
Association and the KARATE TIMES (A Monthly on Martial Arts ).
We expect your honorable presence and a talented team along with you to make the event a grand
success.
We warmly welcome you to the 20th Championship for revitalizing the New Year with your esteemed
presence and the team spirits of your young ones.
Soliciting your presence once again on the occasion.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(SHIHAN K.V.MANOHARAN)
20th ALL INDIA INVITATIONAL KARATE DO KOBUDO CHAMPIONSHIP AND
INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL KARATE DO KOBUDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2009]2010
AT POLICE AUDITORIUM, KANNUR KERALA
ON 26th & 27th DECEMBER
GASSHUKU CON SENSEI OTSUKA DA TOKYO, HONBU KWF YAHARA
L'ASD TAKUSHOKU KARATENOMICHI DI ALMESE ORGANIZZA
1o GASSHUKU con sensei Masamichi Otsuka dell'honbu dojo KWF di Mikio Yahara sensei-Tokyo
Con il Patrocinio del Comune di Almese
In collaborazione con UISP ADO
Sensei Otsuka è campione del mondo KWF 2009 kumite a squadre e vice-campione del mondo KWF 2009 kata individuale
giorni:
VENERDI' 4/12 - ore 19:00 allenamento e festa di benvenuto c/o dojo Takushoku Almese riservato ai soci e inviti
SABATO 5/12
ore 10:00-12:00 seminario aperto a tutti
ore 13:30-15:00 seminario riservato agli affiliati a KWF
DOMENICA 6/12
ore 10:00-12:00 seminario aperto a tutti
ore 13:30-15:00 seminario riservato agli affiliati KWF
a seguire: esami passaggio di grado KWF
luogo: Almese (Torino) impianto sportivo comunale Via Granaglie 30
orario: dalle 10:00 alle 12:00 aperto a tutti, dalle 13:30 alle 15:00 riservato affiliati KWF
costo: 15€ al giorno (per affiliati KWF 2 allenamenti al giorno, tutti gli altri 1 allenamento al giorno)
varie possibilità di ospitalità a prezzi ridotti a partire da circa 15€ a notte in camere a più letti
Vi aspetto!!
Roberto Riccomagno
Istruttore e Esaminatore KWF
Presidente Takushoku KWF
6° CAMPIONATO DEL MONDO DI KARATE
PER CLUB
Lignano Sabbiadoro (Udine), 12-13 dicembre 2009
Palazzetto dello Sport GeTur – Viale Centrale 29
In un’incantevole regione, e nello splendido palasport della Ge.Tur. a Lignano Sabbiadoro, ritorna
quella che viene considerata una delle maggiori kermesse internazionali. Un grande evento
promozionale (quest’anno completamente rinnovato nella formula), consolidato ormai in anni di
esperienza e creato per tutti i Club. Un’esperienza unica nel suo genere, dove non ci sono
preclusioni federali di sorta e dove tutti si possono confrontare ai massimi livelli.
Contiamo di vedervi numerosi a questo grande evento…
PROGRAMMA-REGOLAMENTO
Sabato 12 dicembre
KATA Individuale Ore 11.00 – 15.00 Classi Cadetti/Juniores/Seniores/Master
Ore 15.00 – 19.00 Classi Bambini/Ragazzi/Speranze/Esordienti
KATA Squadre Ore 19.00 – 20.00 Tutte le classi
Ore 20.00 Premiazione dei Club
Domenica 13 dicembre
KUMITE Ore 8.30 – 10.00 FEMMINE = Tutte le categorie
KUMITE Ore 10.00 – 15.00 MASCHI = Tutte le categorie
Ore 15.00 Premiazione dei Club
SHOWAKAI KWF ha sido invitada a este importante evento que serealizará próximamente en Roma, Italia.
W.U.K.
World Union Karate
KATA & KUMITE ALL STYLES – SEMI & LIGHT CONTACT
ROMA - ITALIA
PROGRAMMA UFFICIALE DELLA COMPETIZIONE
VENERDI 06 November 2009
· 12:00 – 21:00 Verifica e sistemazione partecipanti Manifestazione
SABATO 07 November 2009
· 08:30 - MEETING UFFICIALE PER CAPI DELEGAZIONI, REFREES, JUDGES, COACHES
PARTECIPANTI
· 09:00 - CEREMONIA DI APERTURA
· 10:00 - INIZIO GARA MASCHILE E FEMMINILE INDIVIDUALI E SQUADRE :
EL DOJO EIKENKAI representante de SHOWAKAI KWF en Amazonas participará con el mejor ánimo deportivo en el "V CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE KARATE-DO” ANIVERSARIO DOJO MAKOTO YIMA II COPA WORLD SATELITAL INTERACTIVE ANK INTERNACIONAL EDO CARABOBO OCTUBRE 2009.
Su líder el sensei JESUS LANDAETA merece todo nuestro reconocimiento y respeto por la gran labor que está haciendo junto a su comunidad de estudiantes.
A continuación hacemos referencia de los integrantes karatecas que participarán en este importante evento.
EXITO PARA ELLOS!!
1 ELVIS PIÑA
2 JHONATAN PACHECO
3 ILIANNIS MORENO
4 ANTONIO RIVAS
5 RODOLFO BLANCO
6 MARCOS ALCALA
7 DANIEL TORRES
8 GUILMAR BLANCO
9 FREIMER BLANCO
10 PEDRO DORANTE
11 JESUS LANDAETA
12 JORGE SOLER
El próximo lunes 19 de octubre en las instalaciones del DOJO SHOWA-KAN se realizarán seminarios con el 2 veces campeón del mundo sensei JESUS RUBIO quien vista a Venezuela desde su país de origen España.
SHOWAKAI ha abierto un BLOGSPOT para lograr más fluidez entre sus alumnos, representantes y amigos. Este portal tiene la finalidad de informar sobre las actividades de SHOWAKAI y KWF en el mundo y ser una referencia del Karate-Do Shotokan en el país y en el ambito internacional.
SHOWAKAI se sostiene en su áfan de evolución y en proyectar las grandes cualidades de sus alumnos: De la mano con la tecnología sigue avanzando.
El próximo 26 de septiembre llega una delegación de cinco karatecas de la International Martial Arts Association Pakistan para realizar un entrenamiento intensivo en el HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN.
Esta delegación de Pakistan viene liderizada por el presidente de IMMA el sr.
Anwar Mohiuddin.
Los entrenamientos estarán dedicados a la practica y análisis de los fundamentos más importantes del karate-do shotokan KWF en los renglones de kata, Budo kumite, kumite deportivo y kihon.
SHOWAKAI valora el gran esfuerzo de estos karatecas que vienen de un país tan lejano con el mejor espirítu para crecer en su experiencia marcial bajo el contendo técnico, mental y filosófico del karate-do shotokan.
SHOWAKAI junto a sus intructores, alumnos y representantes esperan recibirlos con el mejor espíritu de solidaridad y venezolanidad.
" EL KARATE-DO NO TIENE FRONTERAS"
El próximo 17 y 18 de octubre el shihan MIKIO YAHARA Director Técnico mundial de KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION estará realizando seminarios en Moscú, Rusia.
El pròximo jueves 10 de septiembre el HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN abre sus puertas y comienza con el mejor ànimo marcial a entrenar y a seguir proyectando el karate-do shotokan y el valor de las artes marciales en su comunidad de estudiantes, representantes y el paìs.
El sensei Darwin Rojas esta convencido de que el karate-do permite canalizar nuestra impresionante fuerza mental y espiritual y asì enriquecer nuestras vidas y la de todas las personas que se nos acercan en un discurso de honestidad y buen vivir.
En pleno siglo XXI el karate-do shotokan es màs intenso que nunca el "HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN ES UNA PUERTA PARA DESCUBRIRLO"
TOP COMPETITOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at the Hilton Garden Inn-Sports Club @ City Square,
4000 North Central Ave, Phoenix, Az. 85012,
on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 1:00 PM.
Tournament
This tournament is for advanced, adult competitors, who are the top competitors of their dojo, club or association. Each competitor must be nominated be their instructor for entry. There is no entry fee for the selected competitors. In individual events, each invited dojo may enter two adult males (ages 18 – 39) in kumite and in kata, two adult females (ages 18 – 39) in kumite and in kata and two adult veterans (men or women, ages 40 – 59) in kata and two males in kumite. The team events kata and kumite, each will have three members. One experienced referee or judge, from each school will officiate the tournament. The chief judge for the tournament will be Mr. Malcolm Dorfman.
Kata competition will commence at 1:30 PM with Women’s Individual kata, Men’s Individual kata and Veteran’s kata. The individual kumite divisions will follow in the same order. The final events will be the team events. The team events start with Women’s team kata, Men’s team kata, Women’s team kumite and Men’s team kumite. All teams will be made up of three competitors. Awards will then be made for all events.
SHOWAKAI KARATE NO MICHI
Sensei Darwin Rojas
Reciba un cordial y marcial saludo “OSS”, en nombre de nuestra Fundación FSKA BUDOKAI - VENEZUELA / ESTADO VARGAS. Tenemos el agrado de dirigirnos ante usted con el fin de invitar a su escuela, organización, Dojo y cuerpo de árbitros a nuestro Cuarto Campeonato Invitacional de la FSKA de Venezuela, copa que lleva por Nombre “FSKA BUDOKAI - VARGAS” en celebración nuestro quinto aniversario. Este evento se efectuara en las instalaciones del polideportivo José María Vargas, Avenida Soublett, Maiquetía Estado Vargas. Para el sábado 14 días de noviembre del corriente año. Para cualquier Información puede contactarnos a través de los siguientes puntos: Teléfonos; 0212-2279292 / 0424 – 1303713 WEBMAIL: www.fska.com.ve admin@fska.com.ve
SHOWAKAI KWF agradece a nuestros amigos de FSKA por su gentil invitación. Esperamos que sigan teniendo el mejor de los éxitos
TOP COMPETITOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at the Hilton Garden Inn-Sports Club @ City Square,
4000 North Central Ave, Phoenix, Az. 85012,
on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 1:00 PM.
Tournament
This tournament is for advanced, adult competitors, who are the top competitors of their dojo, club or association. Each competitor must be nominated be their instructor for entry. There is no entry fee for the selected competitors. In individual events, each invited dojo may enter two adult males (ages 18 – 39) in kumite and in kata, two adult females (ages 18 – 39) in kumite and in kata and two adult veterans (men or women, ages 40 – 59) in kata and two males in kumite. The team events kata and kumite, each will have three members. One experienced referee or judge, from each school will officiate the tournament. The chief judge for the tournament will be Mr. Malcolm Dorfman.
Kata competition will commence at 1:30 PM with Women’s Individual kata, Men’s Individual kata and Veteran’s kata. The individual kumite divisions will follow in the same order. The final events will be the team events. The team events start with Women’s team kata, Men’s team kata, Women’s team kumite and Men’s team kumite. All teams will be made up of three competitors. Awards will then be made for all events.
ORGANIZADOR: Federación Venezolana de Karate-Do
Gimnasio Juan Rivas, Instituto Nacional de Deportes (IND)
La Vega, Caracas -Venezuela.
Telfax: +58 212 4724277 y +58 212 4723266
E-Mail: diaz.carmela@gmail.com / tluzam@hotmail.com
LUGAR Y FECHA: El evento se realizará en Caracas, Venezuela, los días 15 y 16 de Agosto de 2009, en el Domo “Josè Maria Vargas”, La Guaira.
PARTICIPANTES: Todas las Organizaciones del País afiliadas a la FVKD y los Países Invitados.
REGLAMENTO: La competencia se desarrollará de acuerdo al Reglamento de la la W.K.F. - Federación Mundial de Karate.
MODALIDADES: Kata
Individual - Femenino - Masculino
Equipo - Femenino
- Masculino
Kumite
Individual - Femenino:
-50, -55, -61, -68, +68 kgs. y Open
- Masculino:
-60, -67, -75, -84, +84 kgs. y Open
Equipo - Femenino
- Masculino
Dos (2) competidores por categoria y un (1) equipo por organización o
país.
La edad mínima de los participantes para Kumite deberá ser 18 años en adelante y para Kata 16 años en adelante cumplidos para la fecha del Congresillo.
PESAJE El control de peso para las modalidades de Kumite se llevará a cabo el día 14
de Agosto, supervisado por el personal de control técnico del campeonato.
ARBITRAJE: El arbitraje del campeonato será dirigido por el Consejo de Árbitros de la Federación Venezolana de Karate. Pedimos a las organizaciones y países invitados inscribir en su delegación mínimo un árbitro.
CURSO DE ARBITRAJE: Habrá un Curso de Arbitraje el día 13/08/2009 donde se darán Licencias para los árbitros venezolanos y Certificados de Participación a los árbitros extranjeros que participen.
INFORMACION El sitio de competencia tendrá 3 tatamis.
COMPETENCIA: Los entrenamientos previos los asignará el Comité Organizador. Los Jueces y Referees deben uniformarse según el Reglamento de la WKF. Los competidores deberán usar los implementos de protección requeridos por la WKF.
SORTEO Y El sorteo se llevará a cabo el día 14 de Agosto de 2009
CONGRESILLO: Podrán participar los delegados de las Organizaciones y Países asistentes acreditados debidamente ante el Comité Organizador.
INSCRIPCIÓN: Paises Invitados: 20 $ para las categorías individuales y 30 $ para los equipos.
Organizaciones: Bs.F 300,oo y deben estar Solventes hasta el año 2009
con la Anualidad de Bs,F 200,oo
FECHA TOPE Las planillas con la nomina de competidores deberán ser enviadas a la
DE REGISTRO: FVKD a mas tardar el 7 de Agosto de 2009.
PROGRAMA
FECHA HORA
13/08/09 09:00 AM Curso de Arbitraje (CNK)
13/08/09 06:00 PM Exámenes de Homologación (CNK)
14/08/09 09:00 AM Seminario con el Sensei Javier Mantilla
14/08/09 09:00 AM Registro de Delegaciones (CNK)
14/08/09 09:00 AM Pesaje (CNK)
14/08/09 05:00 PM Sorteo y Congresillo Técnico (CNK)
15/08/09 09:00 AM Comienzo del Campeonato (DJMV)
15/08/09 12:30 PM Ceremonia de Inauguración (DJMV)
16/08/09 09:00 AM Continuación del Campeonato (DJMV)
El Seminario con el Sensei Javier Mantilla, sobre las modificaciones del Reglamento de la WKF,
tendrá un costo de Bs. 100,oo, y será abierto para árbitros, entrenadores y atletas.
El horario serà de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. y de 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
CNK – Centro Nacional de la FVKD, IND
DJMV – Domo “Jose Maria Vargas”, La Guaira
Para todas estas actividades se exigirá estricta puntualidad.
Para el pesaje los atletas se deberán presentar sin zapatos, en short y franelilla, acompañados de su respectivo delegado.
El Programa de Competencia por categorías durante los días 15 y 16 de Agosto les será enviado próximamente.
SHOWAKAI KWF participó en el IV CAMPEONATO INVITACIONAL OPEN FSKA BUDOKAI. que se realizaró el sábado 14 de noviembre en las instalaciones del POLIDEPORTIVO JOSE MARIA VARGAS LA GUAIRA.
SHOWAKAI KWF valora de manera especial el esfuerzo repleto de disciplina y profesionalismo de esta joven organización de karate-do shotokan que con su empeño de superación le otorga HONOR y EDUCACION al Estado Vargas.
Felicitamos a su líder el sensei YOWAR.
CUADRO DE MEDALLAS:
GREGORIO MARTINEZ......PLATA KATA - BRONCE KUMITE.
JESUS TROCONIS.............BRONCE KUMITE.
ANTHONY MARUN..............BRONCE KUMITE.
HAROLD DEEN..................BRONCE KUMITE.
MAURICIO SUAREZ...........BRONCE KUMITE.
Why is it that humans have a sense of awe and respect for a power that can deprive them of their lives in an instant, and also at the same perhaps see a sense of beauty in this power?
If we define Karatedo as a martial art of the single finishing blow, those who pursue this path must train themselves to learn technique so that each and every punch or kick, brimming with energy, bristles with the
danger of the finishing blow.
We must live to respect every moment of our life, which is always on the border between life and death.
This is where we will see the beauty in our spirit and karate technique. We must refine our technique, spirit and even our everyday' simple actions until beauty takes root in the demeanor in our life.
The path of Karate is an act of art, as we as humans, bring ourselves to the creation of beauty in our nature.
Let us walk the path of KARATE together.
SHOWAKAI he sido invitada al XII CAMPEONATO NACIONAL de GOJU-RYU KARATE-DO UCHIAGE-KAI DE VENEZUELA, el cual se llevará a cabo en el Gimnasio Cubierto José Joaquín " Papa" Carrillo del Complejo Deportivo Parque Miranda, ubicado en la Av. Romulo Gallegos de Sebucán Municipio Sucre, Caracas el día Sábado 07 de noviembre del año en cusrso a partir de las 9:00 a.m.
El SHIHAN MARIO TORO quien lideriza esta prestigiosa organización es referencia importante del karate-do venezolano y de una trayectoria impecable lo que nos complace en gran medida su invitación.
"SHOWAKAI LE DESEA EL MAYOR DE LOS EXITOS JUNTO A SU ORGANIZACION DE KARATE-DO."
INFORMACION:
04142389475-04143047012
SHOWAKAI felicita a su equipo de selección conformado por alumnos karatecas infantiles, juveniles y adultos que participaron en el XXX TORNEO ANIVERSARIO DE LA ACADEMIA OSAKA, realizado en el gimnasio cubierto " PAPA CARRILLO", PARQUE MIRANDA, Caracas.
SHOWAKAI complementa con la experiencia deportiva el estudio y la practica del karate-do shotokan.
"GRACIAS A TODOS NUESTROS ALUMNOS QUE DIERON HONOR A NUESTRA ORGANIZACION DE KARATE-DO CON SU ESFUERZO Y DESEOS DE SUPERACION"
CUADRO DE MEDALLAS:
DOJO YALE.
SANTIAGO GIL..............BRONCE KUMITE.
ANDREA FREITAS........... 4to KATA
PAULINA LINOZ 1ª RONDA KUMITE
ALFONZO ZERPA 1ª RONDA KUMITE
DOJO SHOWA-KAN:
EDMUNDO ARIAS................ORO KATA, ORO KUMITE
ARMANDO MORENO.............PLATA KATA, PLATA KUMITE
VICTOR ROJAS...................4to KATA, 2º RONDA KUMITE
JOSHUA SOTO....................ORO KATA
CESAR MONAGAS...............BRONCE KATA
JESUS TROCONIS...............ORO KATA. ORO KUMITE.
ALEJANDRO GIRON.............BRONCE KUMITE
ALESSANDRO CASTILLO....... 1ª RONDA KUMITE
ANTHONY MARUN .................1ª RONDA KUMITE
LEANDRO DRAPPA................ 1ª RONDA KUMITE
CHRISTIAN PARRA .............. 1ª RONDA KUMITE
PEDRO ROSAS......................1ª RONDA KUMITE
GREGORIO MARTINEZ...........1ª RONDA KUMITE
RAFAEL FERRARO..................1º RONDA KUMITE
DANIEL ROSAS en su primera experiencia deportiva no logró estar entre los primeros lugares sin embargo demostró un gran espíritu en su aguerrido kumite. Lo animamos a seguir entrenando con el mejor ánimo.
SELECCION UNIMET:
JUAN BENAVIDEZ..................PLATA KATA
El sensei JESUS LANDAETA, recibirá el 1º de agosto al sensei DARWIN ROJAS en la ciudad de Pto Ayacucho Estado Amazonas en donde impartirá seminarios enfocados principalmente al shotokan KWF y así proyectar el conocimiento del gran maestro MIKIO YAHARA Director Mundial de KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION con sede en Tokio, Japón.
El sensei ROJAS estará asistido por la SENSEI ADRIANA ANGULO acompañados por los alumnos avanzados: ANTHONY MARUN, ALEJANDRO GIRON, ALESSANDRO CASTILLO y VICTOR ROJAS, los tres últimos mundialistas en el 5to MUNDIAL KWF 2009, realizado en Noruega
El karate-do shotokan del sensei LANDAETA es muy elaborado y potente estructurado gracias a su amplio conocimiento universitario sobre educación física y docencia deportiva.
"PARA DARWIN ROJAS SENSEI SERA EXCELENTE VISITAR LA MARAVILLOSA TIERRA DE AMAZONAS"
Shihan Isaka Course (Sept 19th/20th)
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Shihan Akihito Isaka
A 2-day course at Hawarden High School with Shihan Akihito Isaka (8th Dan) will be held Saturday & Sunday September 19th & 20th 2009.
A welcome repeat of previous successful events!
Training times
Saturday
noon–1.30pm (all grades)
2–4pm (all grades)
4–5pm (adult dan grades only)
Sunday
10.30am (KWF grading)
noon–1.30pm (all grades)
2–4pm (all grades)
4–5pm (adult dan grades only)
Training fees
Adults: 1 day £30, 2 days £50
Juniors (under-16): 1 day £25, 2 days £40
More info
download the Isaka flyer 2009 (581kB Acrobat pdf file)
download the Isaka booking form 2009 (488kB Acrobat pdf file)
see our page of local accommodation suggestions
For further information, contact John Barker (0793-2155-211).
El equipo de selección del DOJO SHOWA-KAN y el DOJO YALE estan entrenando con el mejor ánimo en sus rutinas técnicas de kata y kumite para participar en el TORNEO NACIONAL DE LA ACADEMIA OSAKA, que se realizará en próximo sábado 18 de julio en las instalaciones del gimnasio cubierto "PAPA CARRILLO", PARQUE MIRANDA de la ciudad de Caracas.
SHOWAKAI considera que el karate -do en su versión deportiva abré una importante puerta a la superación y a la formacion de carácter en los karatecas-competidores además de la gran emoción que implica vivir el reto deportivo, sin embargo, SHOWAKAI no deja de lado el verdadero estudio del karate-Budo y su busqueda constante de eficacia combativa y DOJO KUN como pilar del Arte Marcial que practica y enseña a sus estudiantes.
"SHOWAKAI FELICITA A SUS ALUMNOS QUE CON EL MAYOR ESFUERZO, RESPONSABILIDAD Y COMPROMISO ENFRENTARAN ESTE IMPORTANTE EVENTO DEPORTIVO"
DOJO YALE:
ALFONZO ZERPA
SANTIAGO GIL
PAULINA LINOZ
ANDREA FREITAS
DOJO SHOWA-KAN:
ARMANDO MORENO
EDMUNDO ARIAS
RAFAEL FERRARO
GABRIEL TABATA
CHRISTIAN PARRA
MARIO FAVARETTO
PEDRO ROSAS
VICTORIA COPPOLA
ALEJANDRA MORENO
VICTOR ROJAS
ALEXANDER MARUN
ANTHONY MARUN
ALEJANDRO GIRON
ALESSANDRO CASTILLO
LEANDRO DRAPPA
JESUS TROCONIS
CESAR MONAGAS
JOSHUA SOTO
GREGORIO MARTINEZ
LUIS DIAZ
DANIEL ROSAS
SHOWAKAI en su firme proyecto de mejorar aún más y solidificar su relación con KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION viajara este 10 de agosto a Tokio, Japón con un grupo de alumnos e instructores dispuestos a entrenar en el Hombu Dojo KWF , bajo la dirección del SHIHAN MIKIO YAHARA, Director Técnico de KWF.
Nuestro sensei DARWIN ROJAS tiene la firme meta de evolucionar al máximo en el karate-do shotokan KWF y así se lo transmite a sus alumnos.
En el reciente 5to MUNDIAL KWF NORUEGA 2009, el sensei DARWIN ROJAS se comprometió con Yahara shihan a proyectar el karate-do shotokan KWF en Venezuela de manera transparente y con el máximo profesionalismo.
SHOWAKAI CON LA MENTE ENFOCADA Y UN ESPIRITU APASIONADO SE HA PROPUESTO PISAR ESTE AGOSTO EL TATAMI DEL HOMBU DOJO KWF EN TOKIO.
Felicitamos a nuestros alumnos-karatecas que de manera ejemplar y alto nivel técnico nos representaron en el CAMPEONATO NACIONAL DE LA KYOKAY KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA Y 3º PANAMERICANO DE GOJU RYU, realizado el pasado domingo 28 de junio en las instalaciones del Gimnasio cubierto “PAPA CARRILLO”, PARQUE MIRANDA.
RESULTADOS:
ARMANDO MORENO…………….ORO KATA
CHRISTIAN PARRA……………..PLATA KATA
MARIO FAVARETTO……………..BRONCE KUMITE
ALEJANDRA MORENO…………..BRONCE KARA, BRONCE KUMITE
ALEXANDER MARUN…………….BRONCE KUMITE
VICTOR ROJAS…………………….PLATA KATA
CARLOS DELGADO……………….BRONCE KATA
JESUS TROCONIS…………………ORO KATA, PLATA KUMITE
ROXANA DA SILVA……………….BRONCE KATA, BRONCE KUMITE
DOJO TAIDO-KAN:
CAMILA VALERA...................ORO KUMITE
KARATENOMICHI WORLD FEDERATION CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
‘Yahara’ – a name that both conjures fear and demands respect in the same breath. His reputation as a fierce fighter with an absolute determination for seeking the ‘One killing blow’ has made him both a feared opponent and respected teacher, so much so that his name has practically become synonymous with ‘Bujitsu Karate’ itself.
Mikio Yahara, born in 1947, in Ehime prefecture, started his Martial Art training in Judo, very similar to many of his peers. He however then went on to start practicing karate, and became a part of the JKA. After University, he then enrolled in the infamous JKA Instructor Class, and his reputation both as competitor and a teacher propelled his fame internationally. Nakayama Sensei, when writing about Yahara Sensei in his ‘Best Karate Series’, wrote ‘Mikio Yahara is a karateKa whose daredevil style of fighting in the midst of a heated contest leaves spectators breathless’.
Perhaps the main essence of Yahara is his single mindedness as a karate-ka. He has a dogged determination and tenacity and will not give in, nor will he back off. His need to ‘win’ (the actual battle not the shiai) was likely the reason why he is termed by some ‘the Japan champion who never won!). He would get disqualified or disallowed techniques as he would often fight with too much ‘Shinken Shobu’ and did not conform to the ‘sport rules’. He performs a living kata, but more so a kumite with the feeling of ‘Jissen’, almost a real battle.
In 2000, he established (KWF) Karatenomichi World Federation, with Akihito Isaka(a man who is actually his senior) as his Assistant Chief Instructor, along with an exciting list of senior names. The Ultimate philosophy, the ‘One killing blow’, which is central to both Yahara Sensei and KWF, is the central and definitive objective.
KWF Karate has a ‘rawness’ a sense of the old JKA from the 50’s and 60’s, and does not conform readily to what some see as modern karate. Yahara is a fascinating, charismatic, sometimes misunderstood character. This interview gives a small insight into Yahara the man, as well as Yahara the karate-ka.– Shaun Banfield & Robert Sidoli
Interview Questions By Robert Sidoli, Shaun Banfield and Yuko Kallender-Umezu. Interview Conducted by Yuko Kallender-Umezu, and translated by Paul Kallender-Umezu. Many thanks to the above named and Alex Chichvarin for providing photography.
(Yuko Kallender-Umezu) Sensei, I know you have been interviewed many times, but if possible, I would like to focus on some different aspects and find your views on them. At 18, you left Ehime for Tokyo. What was it that made you want to leave home to study karate when there must have been dojos in your area? I believe your brother was a karate-ka for example?
(Mikio Yahara) I first started learning Karate from my older brother. When I was at high school, I joined the Judo club. But I didn’t feel it was enough. So I found and joined a local machi dojo. This happened to be a JKA dojo. However, when I was in Junior High School, I was diagnosed with a heart disorder and I could hardly walk a hundred meters.
(YKU) So you had a heart problem?
(MY) Yes, that’s right. But anyway, in High School I joined the Judo club because I didn’t want to be weak, and I wanted to overcome my heart condition. I didn’t want to be defeated by it, so I joined the club. But, as I said it wasn’t enough, so I joined the local Karate club in the city, and that happened to be a Shotokan Karate dojo. At that time there was TV drama called Karate no Fuunji (Karate Guy). In the drama, the actor was actually a real-life Karate-ka. They did this because an actor couldn’t have done the action scenes. It turned out that most of the actors in the drama turned out to be JKA instructors.
When I heard this story from my local dojo, I was very impressed that Karate instructors could do such a thing. I thought this was great, so I decided I wanted to go to the JKA Honbu and be like that. On top of that, the JKA not only was the most famous in Japan, but they had dojos worldwide. So my big initial motivation was to join the JKA HQ to become an instructor and I wanted to be able to become involved in a life that would take me all round the world. I had this big vision.
(YKU) You trained at Kokushikan University, what did your training consist of and what was the main focus of the training?
(MY) I joined Kokushikan University club but no one was stronger than me and when I went to the club to practice, most of my sempai disappeared. Basically they were scared of practicing with Yahara. Basically, even in college days, most of my practice was therefore at the JKA Hombu. Sometimes I had to miss the HQ practice because classes were late and I had to go to the university club. Mostly, if you don’t attend the university club regularly, you get punished.
In my case, I went there to punish most of the people. In terms of developing my techniques, at that time I felt that Kokushin University club wasn’t doing me much good or harm. Almost all of my development was at the JKA Hombu. But please don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining about Kokushikan and this is no disrespect to the OB. It’s just that my development was forged at the JKA Hombu. Kokushikan University Club was well established with over a 100 members.
(YKU) So you can’t say that Kokushikan University was weak?
(MY) Well the strongest university in those days was Takushoku, That’s not to say that Kokushikan was weak, but I was stronger than any of the students there. I also went to practice at Komazawa University and Nodai and Nihon Taiku Daigaku but I never lost a fight (laughs). Those universities at that time had good reputations and were considered strong clubs. So to summarize, my home ground was the Hombu, but if I couldn’t make it on time, I went to university club practice. It takes about an hour to get to the Sohombu.
(YKU) After university you followed the footsteps of many JKA greats by entering the JKA Hombu. Who were your main teachers and what was the training like in comparison to Kokushikan?
(MY) When I joined, Enoeda sensei and Shirai sensei were already overseas to England and Italy but Kanazawa sensei had just got back. Nakayama sensei was teaching us and practicing with us. Nakayama sensei was the main instructor and Kanazawa sensei was assisting. Also Ochi sensei was still there.
There was no comparison between the HQ and university practice. At the university, there was never any fear involved, but on the way to the JKA, I was always worried, can I get through this without injury, will I actually get really hurt. So just before entering the dojo each time I had to steel myself for the coming practice. I had to brace myself because there were so many strong and famous instructors there.
(YKU) What made you decide to become Kenshusei?
(MY) The reason why I became a trainee was because I wanted to learn real Karate and real techniques and the JKA could give me those techniques and opportunities. I wanted to have those great JKA techniques and by assimilating those, I wanted to explore the world teaching Karate. I wanted to surprise people by showing great, beautiful Karate techniques.
I have to emphasize again that the difference in level between the technique at university and the Honbu- that difference is between amateur level and professional level. Nowadays students tend to win competitions and that shows the difference between those days and today. It shows that the level of professional and
amateur are becoming indistinguishable, they are blurring into each other. The reason why is that Karate is turning more into a sports, like a game.
Once you enter that path where Karate becomes a sport, you start to loose the idea of the need to be a professional, of what it is to be a professional. Since I know the difference between what is a professional and an amateur, I have to draw a clear line, make a clear distinction between real Karate at a professional level and sports-type Karate by amateurs. It is essential that people understand this difference. I want to preserve and maintain the professional level of techniques, and that is one of the purposes of the KWF.
(YKU) As a competitor you entered both Kata and Kumite. You seem to have applied the same determination to both. Which discipline did you prefer?
(MY) In my case, the purpose of practicing Kata is to reinforce and build up my strength in Kumite. In order to make your Kumite stronger, you must practice Kata, and Kata is the most traditional practice method. My Kata is not for competition purposes; my Kata is for actual fighting training. In my old Unsu video with the JKA, it is said that there is “soul” in Yahara’s Unsu. The reason why there is soul is because I put my soul into my Kata. I practice Kata to fight. In terms of my mental state, Kumite and Kata are the same.
(YKU) Bujitsu/Budo are very important concepts to you and your idea of karate. Please explain a little about them and how they relate to karate?
(MY) The concept of Bujutsu is to defend your life and body against attack with martial techniques, and each technique is a Bujutsu. The word Bu includes the meaning of protect yourself while simultaneously defeating your attacker. Do is supposed to be a very steep and tough path you have to climb to practice and perfect those techniques. This path is the practice, the long repetition, the forging of technique, of body, of mind.
To take this path, to enter into this path or way of life, this meant a professional or personal or spiritual meaning-for example to serve as a retainer to the King, or to protect your family, or for promotion of your social status, to establish yourself- because being strong is the key to your own success. Now, in order for you to become strong you have to fight. But for fighting, you have to risk your life. And in order to fight well you need to be in a state of Mu, or nothingness. You can’t be in a state of feeling fear, of wanting to do this or that. This is a state of Shugyo, or mental training, to fulfil your purpose. This is in additional to physical training to improve your technique.
There are two elements to being strong- being physically trained and to be mentally trained, and when you fight, you have to be strong in both. Basically to be really strong you have to have both. If you don’t have a strong mentality, you won’t be able to establish a good technique. For example, I could say, if you get exhausted so you can’t perform a technique, it could show your mental weakness, or on the other hand, if your technique becomes stronger, your confidence improves. So we can say that there are two elements that exist in a symbiotic relationship so that to become stronger you have to train both of them. Under that, there is a correspondence between mental strength and technique- strong technique comes from strong mental training.
Therefore training to establish a better technique should include giving you confidence and that confidence is part of a strong mentality, which should nurture you towards setting yourself new targets technically. So the focus on establishing good technique is essential to making people mentally tougher.
In Budo, there are certain purposes that you can achieve, everyone has their own purposes, and in order to achieve those purposes, training and improving and perfecting techniques while having a strong mental attitude is important. Without training and polishing both of these, you will not be able to achieve your targets. What you have to do is to eliminate your ego, you have to have the strength to eliminate your own ego, to achieve a state of Mu, if you are to do this, a state of no emotion- no fear, no anger, no emotion attached, and no attachment to life itself.
(YKU) One of your philosophies is that “Every single punch, every single kick, should brim with the energy, poised on the edge, to unleash a killing blow.” Is Ikken Hisatsu” essential to the true understanding of karate as bujitsu?
(MY) Without Ichigeki Hisatsu, I cannot exist. In Ichigeki Hitatsu, this is a life-or-death battle. This is what I do. To perform Shinken Shobu means or can literally be translated to be - if you make a mistake you die, the instant consequence of loosing is death. So what kind of training is required to perform Shiken Shobu? What kind of learning is important in this process? In the old days, Samurai had a sword and once that sword was unsheathed, it was the end - either for his enemy or him.
Once the katana is unsheathed, blood will follow, either that of your opponent or yours. Once the sword is unsheathed, it’s the end. Therefore, in a Karate context, my feeling is that if I move, I kill the opponent, or be killed. So, I want to achieve the same level of mental stamina and strength as with Shinken Shobu. Also, for my personal pride, I have to win if I move. And in order to win, I have to kill my enemy.
(YKU) Although this is a term many would relate to Chado’ Ichi-go ichi-e "one time, one meeting" is linked to both Zen Buddhism and sometimes Budo. In a life-or-death battle there is no second chance to "try again." Would this philosophy accord with your idea of karate?
(MY) Well, for example in competition these days, if you loose a fight in a competition you can get a consolation match - and I think this is total nonsense. Our way thinking, or in Budo Karate, we can’t imagine having such a rule. Once you are defeated you are finished. Of course behind this, there is a real difference between real fighting and sports matches. What I am actually trying to convey is that you must treat each opportunity as if it is your only one chance - that is why there is a value of meeting people and spending time for the moment together.
So in terms of Karate fighting, you must throw your technique as if it’s your one and only chance, and you must do it with full responsibility and without regret, put all your energy into that one technique. For Budoka, having pride is very important, and having that pride is one of the most important things. In a real fight, you actually have to throw away your pride. This is a little bit of a different issue- but from my own experience, if I win, I have the maai and my attack is totally in control…I know that even before I attack, my opponent is already defeated. That’s how I win.
Yahara’ – a name that both conjures fear and demands respect in the same breath. His reputation as a fierce fighter with an absolute determination for seeking the ‘One killing blow’ has made him both a feared opponent and respected teacher, so much so that his name has practically become synonymous with ‘Bujitsu Karate’ itself.
Mikio Yahara, born in 1947, in Ehime prefecture, started his Martial Art training in Judo, very similar to many of his peers. He however then went on to start practicing karate, and became a part of the JKA. After University, he then enrolled in the infamous JKA Instructor Class, and his reputation both as competitor and a teacher propelled his fame internationally. Nakayama Sensei, when writing about Yahara Sensei in his ‘Best Karate Series’, wrote ‘Mikio Yahara is a karateKa whose daredevil style of fighting in the midst of a heated contest leaves spectators breathless’.
Perhaps the main essence of Yahara is his single mindedness as a karate-ka. He has a dogged determination and tenacity and will not give in, nor will he back off. His need to ‘win’ (the actual battle not the shiai) was likely the reason why he is termed
by some ‘the Japan champion who never won!). He would get disqualified or disallowed techniques as he would often fight with too much ‘Shinken Shobu’ and did not conform to the ‘sport rules’. He performs a living kata, but more so a kumite with the feeling of ‘Jissen’, almost a real battle.
In 2000, he established (KWF) Karatenomichi World Federation, with Akihito Isaka(a man who is actually his senior) as his Assistant Chief Instructor, along with an exciting list of senior names. The Ultimate philosophy, the ‘One killing blow’, which is central to both Yahara Sensei and KWF, is the central and definitive objective.
KWF Karate has a ‘rawness’ a sense of the old JKA from the 50’s and 60’s, and does not conform readily to what some see as modern karate. Yahara is a fascinating, charismatic, sometimes misunderstood character. This interview gives a small insight into Yahara the man, as well as Yahara the karate-ka.– Shaun Banfield & Robert Sidoli
Interview Questions By Robert Sidoli, Shaun Banfield and Yuko Kallender-Umezu. Interview Conducted by Yuko Kallender-Umezu, and translated by Paul Kallender-Umezu.Many thanks to the above named and Alex Chichvarin for providing photography.
(YKU) In Nakayama Sensei’s Best Karate Series you demonstrate ‘Last Chance Technique’ as an example kani basami - the “crab claws”. Would you please describe your view of ‘last chance’ technique?
(MY) If you throw your first attack, this should be as if its your last attack, this is the appropriate, proper attack, the legitimate way. But IF you fail, then this is a very Bushido concept, niku o kirashite, hone o tatsu, this is a sutemi waza, a sacrifice technique: it means you let the opponent slash your flesh, but you break your opponent’s bone. In other words, you are prepared to sacrifice your own body, put yourself in great peril so that you can kill your opponent.
In this case, it’s OK if you get hit or knocked down, but it is then essential that you take your opponent down. So with my kani basami, I go down with the opponent, which is a great risk; if I fail to take my opponent down, my opponent will attack back and probably, in this case kani basami cannot be considered real sutemi waza.
I demonstrated this for my 8th dan- and this was the first time I tried it in 30 years. The way I do it is different from what might be considered the standard way. In my case I kick and at the same time I break the opponent’s center of gravity to bring him down, so there are two different things happening at once.
Nakayama sensei categorized kani basami as a sutemi waza, but I don’t regard my kani basami as a sutemi waza.
But anyway, the very important thing to remember about sutemi waza is not only the technique, but also the mental commitment - you have to know that you use this attack because you are prepared to die in attempting it.
Another thing I wan to stress is that Sutemi waza is not a kind of explanation word for a technique; it’s more like a mental state. No matter what kind of technique you use, if you do it, it means that you are prepared to risk damage to yourself in order to bring down your opponent, that mental attitude is sutemi waza. Sutemi waza is not the name of a category of techniques; it’s a mental attitude for a certain strategy of fighting.
(YKU) It has been said that you are one of the last ‘real’ karate-ka. Karate is obviously not a sport to you, what do you consider to be ‘real’ in karate?
(MY) I am just doing Karate. That’s all (laughs)
(YKU) Why did ShotoKan become so popular, do you think, when it was transferred to Japan?
(MY) When Funakoshi sensei first introduced Karate to Japan, as a guest of the Japanese government from Okinawa to present Karate and Okinawan culture, he made his presentation in front of elite representatives, including the elite from the Budo world, including Jigoro Kano. But Funakoshi sensei was admired and respected by those people, and elite university students were also impressed, including students from Todai and Waseda etc, who were later to become important figures in government, business and society. These are the people that welcomed Funakoshi sensei. So initially Shotokan karate was promulgated amongst the top-level universities. Once they graduated, Shotokan and its network spread through Japan. Intelligent people very well organized and formed great networks, so Shotokan had a very strong foundation to form a strong organization.
The JKA became well organized and this was very different from some other types of Karate, which sometimes consisted of individual sensei teaching in disparate dojos in different towns. In those days karate looked new and mysterious and fascinating and people got curious and interested in Karate. So this meant that a lot of people flooded in to learn. For example, punching and kicking and moving the body was fascinating compared to using a weapon. Traditional Japanese Budo tactics are to barge into your opponent and knock him down, then you give the final attack- atemi- but Karate didn’t do that, which was a very novel concept to other Budoka. At that time, in other martial arts, the atemi (knock -out blow) of Karate looked fascinating and new.
(YKU) Many karate-ka see Shotokan as comprising of three distinct and possibly separate disciplines, Kihon, Kata and Kumite. You believe that “By forging basic technique or Kihon within Kata, we then train to develop our Kihon technique and movement to the ultimate extreme. Then finally, when this is mastered it becomes an effective Kumite technique.” Without effective Kihon can a person still develop a real ability in Kumite?
(MY) Kihon is the form that allows the human body to create maximum power, and to maximize the potential power that can be unleashed by the body. Without correct Kihon, there is no Karate. So correct Kihon means developing a stable form, a platform, a stable movement with balance that can produce the maximum power. If you can’t apply these principles into Kumite movement, that Kumite is not Karate, it becomes sports fighting.
The KWF Kihon brings this concept into an extreme form. Some people say that maximizing the Kihon movement slows down the actual speed, for example rotating hips to the limit actually slows down the speed of the technique. The thing is, are you going to win by speed or are you going to hit your with real destructive power? For competition, speed might matter, but in KWF we are focusing on developing power, so in the KWF we are studying how to create and make a massive level of destructive power from technique.
Speed is important, but if there is no power, no bang behind the punch or the kick, in a real fight the opponent can hit you back. However, when people see my Karate they see I am very fast. And that’s an important part. With sports Karate, the main purpose of training is to learn to move fast. But in the KWF, or with my training, the purpose is to generate power, to learn how to compress and contract and expand the body and the speed comes from that, from training to generate maximum power. That’s the difference. Therefore the heaviness and destructive power is totally different even if the KWF technique is at the same speed or at a marginally slower speed.
If you train to create speed the movement becomes light, and the attack becomes very light. My technique and KWF training is not designed to create speed, it is designed to generate maximum power, and speed automatically comes from this anyway.
If you fight against a person who has a sword, if you don’t knock him down, or knock him out with one blow, you’ll get chopped to pieces. So please think about what sort of technique you want to develop if you find yourself in a real fight.
(YKU) You are known for your rendition of Unsu as a competitor. Do you have a favourite kata?
(MY) My favorite Kata are still Unsu and Empi. I really don’t know how to explain why I like them. In Empi, the biggest characteristic for me is koshi no kire, the extremely sharp and quick and dramatic hip movements, the bang-bang-bang, which really fits my need of self-expression. I don’t like the slow-type Kata such as Sochin, which Osaka sensei was excellent at - so we had a very sort of opposite character I suppose, but I really respected him. I guess I am not patient enough to move slowly.
(YKU) You perform some movements in kata differently to other organisations, for example in Bassai Dai there is no knee raise prior to executing Yama zuki. Is there a reason for this difference?
(MY) Well there is tendency for Kata these days to have become a little bit over decorative, but actually, the original Kata were all quite simple. And actually a lot of unnecessary and extraneous movements have been accreted to Kata over the years. What I am doing in cutting things like the knee raise is taking the Kata back to their older simplicity. However this process is not totally bringing them back to their original forms. I am actually slightly modernizing some elements to fit present needs.
(YKU) Certain kata have very exotic movements such as in Sochin the arm moving from under the armpit and then executing tate shuto? Are these movements throw backs to an earlier era as opposed to purely fighting application?
(MY) The reason for this question is a misunderstanding of the past. The reason for this movement is simply to move the sleeves back out of the way- remember people wore Kimono. To understand Kata movement fully, it’s actually important to know about the local lifestyle in Okinawa.
Understanding Karate fully requires initially knowing how people lived. In the old days there was no Jiyu Ippon Kumite practice. There was just ippon, just the opponent came in, and you attacked back. It was very simple. So please remember that the old karate was very plain and simple. The concept of free fighting was established by Nakayama sensei
(YKU) The KWF perform Jiyu Ippon Kumite where the attacker is expected to knock his or her opponent down with a single blow and that blow only to be stopped by a very strong block. Essentially the whole body must be fully utilised to produce dynamic and extremely strong techniques that are explosively powerful. Do you see Jiyu Ippon Kumite as the proving ground of such training?
(MY) Jiyu Ippon Kumite is the essence of JKA Kumite and the KWF carries this on this tradition. Jiyu ippon Kumite can be seen in Shiai, and in Jiyu Kumite. It can be seen in everything. But that Jiyu Ippon Kumite has to have perfect Kihon.
(YKU) In contrast to Jiyu Ippon Kumite at dojo level Jiyu Kumite sees opponents being expected to exercise control at every point, as injuring yourself or your opponent is considered symptomatic of poor technique. Could you explain your views please?
(MY) If you get injured, it means that your technique is not good enough. If you accidentally injure your opponent, again, that is lack of technique. However, if you attack your opponent to, and you deliberately mean to, injure your opponent that requires great control.
(YKU) During championships, the KWF prefer the victor of a match to win by oi-zuki or oi-geri rather than by any other technique; and then only a clean strong blow will result in a point being scored. Why does KWF prefer the oi-zuki or oi-geri?
(MY) In sports Karate, often a punch is just from the arm, and a kick is just from the leg, which means you are only using a superficial of the body. The inner dynamism of the fights is lost. However, to launch an effective attack, you have to throw it with all your body behind it and you should be able to do this over some sort of distance. I think oi-zuki and oi-geri are the strongest techniques because you are shifting your weight into the opponent. I would like to stick with those strongest techniques.
I would like to bring Karate back to Budo Karate as much as I can and this also means keeping a big distance between opponent so that you can secure your own territory and attack across a distance. If you are throwing a small or superficial technique, then you can do this safely across a short distance. But if you are going to generate a very powerful oi-zuki or oi-geri, you are going to need a certain distance to do this in order to generate the power.
In this context, you need to have a long maai and in this long maai you can generate very powerful oi-zuki or oi-geri, and the other side of this is that you can generate the ichi-geki you need to down your opponent while protecting yourself.
So if you perform a correct oi-geri or oi-zuki, you need the correct maai, a certain amount of distance, and you should use these techniques in shiai- this is the KWF style of shiai. In regular training, training is mainly focused on oi-zuki and oi-geri and rotation of the hips. And recently we have established a system and a curiculum so that people at sandan level are able to achieve that good oi-zuki or oi-geri in competition. This is quite an unique style and system compared to other organizations, I think.
An effective oi-zuki or oi-geri embody all the necessary body and hip movement.
(YKU) How has karate been effective in your life?
(MY) I am not sure whether this is good or bad, positive or negative, but Karate has definitely made me a very stubborn person. My way of thinking is dominated by Karate. Everything I do is based on Karate, its timing, its rhythm its maai…when dealing with people I sense how close I can get to them. In terms of human relationships, I always check my maai and his or her maai and my kokyu.
(TSW) Many thanks Sensei for your kind willingness to being interviewed for our project and may we wish you every success for the future!
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Karatenomichi World Federation
Presented to us here in this Special 2nd Year Anniversary Edition of TheShotokanWay, we have a rare interview with the unique Sakae Ibusuki Sensei, KWF. Sensei Ibusuki is of the generation fortunate to have trained with the Founder Gichin Funakoshi. He, a student of Master Funakoshi, and later Masatoshi Nakayama, in this exclusive interview discusses his time training with the Founder, his training and time with Master Nakayama and his friendship with Mikio Yahara and being a part of KWF. In the organizing of this interview, I spoke to Paul Kallender-Umezu, who was kind enough to organize and conduct the interview with his wife Yuko, and he told me of Sensei Ibusuki and the tree he has been visiting for 25 years, using as a makiwara. It got me thinking about the history and experiences of this inspirational man, and the all that he has to offer in wisdom and knowledge, and I am so very proud to present to you this interview, that you will undoubtedly take something away from.- Shaun Banfield 08
Many thanks to Sensei Ibusuki for his time and photographs, Paul and Yuko Kallender-Umezu for all of their hard work in bringing this interview to TSW.
Questions by The Shotokan Way.
(Yuko Kallender-Umezu) Sensei, can we say a huge thank you for being so kind enough to giving us this interview. We really appreciate it and look forward to learning more about you and your karate. Can you please tell us a little about how you first got started training in the Martial arts?
(Sakae Ibusuki) I started Karate when I was young, like a lot of people, to be stronger. I think that’s why most people start, isn’t it. I did Judo at middle school, but Judo wasn’t fighting; I was small and I guess it was that simple. When I was 16 or 17 I felt I wanted someting more.
(YKU) You were a graduate of Waseda University Karate Club am I correct?
(SI) Yes. So when I entered Waseda I joined the Karate club. I entered in 1948 and graduated in 1952.
(YKU) What was the training like at Waseda, could you share any memories that you have? Who was your teacher there? Who were your sempai?
(SI) At that time the club had been running for about ten years and Funakoshi Gichin Sensei was teaching. Training was Monday, Wednesday and Friday for three hours a session. That was the basic training. Of course, we had winter and summer gashuku for a week to ten days, and we’d go to local temples to train. At this point the JKA hadn’t been formed, so universities provided one of the main training bases for Funakoshi Sensei, who was also teaching at the Kodokan. There wasn’t at that point a clear organization. The universities were split into associations that were loosely allied and we would train together. There wasn’t a clear organization us such, but associations. The practice was in some ways much as it is today in that there was kihon, kumite and kata, but the kumite was very different. Firstly there were no fixed rules and there was no sun-do-me, so we used to hit and kick each other hard and it was very close to street fighting- we used to kick each other in the delicate areas and if you didn’t learn how to really block you would get hurt. And in those days many people got injured during kumite and there were quite serious injuries. In fact, it was very dangerous. However, I believe that Jissen- the ability to fight well in a street fight- is very important so when I teach Karate, I try to teach practical Karate that’s going to be useful in a real fight.
(YKU) How was your University training different would you say from the training you experienced elsewhere?
(SI) Like today, we had oizuki, gyakuzuki and all the basics you would recognize today. In terms of the number of repetitions you would do depended on the particular captain you had. When I joined we had one captain who insisted on several hundered of each technique. I thought that to be stupid. I have always thought quality is better than quantity so when I became captain I generally used to limit repetitions to 50 or so. I think after you do 100, you are just copying the motions. What was different today was the variety- when we hit the makiwara, we’d not only do seiken and shuto, but hiji, haito, etc., for example, 30 times each. Hitting the makiwara hundreds of times with oizuki without focus and concentration and thinking about it, just mechanically doing repetitions, doesn’t mean that much.
(YKU) What is the training like today at some of the famous Universities do you think? Is it still as hard as it once was?
(SI) In Japanese university clubs of that era the first years were regarded as slaves, the second years were regarded as regular humans, the third years were emperors and the fourth years were gods. It’s a bit like that at Takushoku. Waseda and Keio are more intellectual so while we had a hierarchy, it wasn’t as rigid as places like Takushoku. We thought of them as barbarians.
(YKU) You are a student of Master Nakayama. Can you tell us about him? When you first introduced to him? How long were you taught by him?
(SI) Well I was a student of Nakayama Sensei later at the JKA, but actually I was a student of Funakoshi (Gichin) Sensei at Waseda first.
Funakoshi Sensei’s teaching was very spiritual and philosophical. The most famous expression in Karate is “sente nashi” and this is what he always used to stress. He was already at an advanced age in those days and he was not able to move so much at the time. When he would demonstrate, his techniques resembled or contained strong elements of Aikido, using the opponent’s attack power against them to deflect the blow.
(YKU) And what was the training like with Nakayama Sensei?
(SI) When I rejoined Karate I was 53. I was personally taught kata by Nakayama Sensei at the JKA. He would focus on kata and taught me the 26 Shotokan kata. When I was young, all I had wanted to do was do kihon and fight. But Nakayama Sensei said he wanted to understand the meaning behind each move of each of the 26 kata, and this was a vitally important thing for an instructor. Nakayama Sensei had a very deep and detailed knowledge of the kata. He was the first instructor who had the ability to really be able to teach kata systematically. He had exemplary skill in breaking down the movements and meanings and explaining them. Originally, at third and fourth dan, you were expected to be able to perform all the kata, but at fifth dan you were expected to be able to teach them as well. So Nakayama Sensei explained to me that he wanted to educate me to become an instructor.
(YKU) What was your training like in those days?
(SI) I was eager to learn from other martial arts and kakutogi, so I used to visit and train at kickboxing gyms and a Kyokushin dojo, because I liked their low kicks. What I wanted to do was to try to learn what were the strong and weak parts of each. It’s very important to understand Shotokan by being able to compare it with other styles. For example I used to enjoy boxing and the uppercut is a great punch that is not a Shotokan technique. I used to try to visit other places because if you are attacked in the street, it’s very important that you be prepared for all sorts of things because you don’t know what sort of attack is going to come at you. If your opponent has some boxing experience, he’s going to throw hooks or uppercuts so you need to be experienced to be able to deal with these. Another reason is because knowing your enemy and preparing for whatever might happen is an essential part of strategy. This is a key part of Shonshi (Sun Tzu’s Art of War) that Japanese people used to read in the past to learn how to fight. There are four main pillars in the fighting strategy- 1. If you know yourself but not your enemy, you will win once and loose once. 2. But also if you know the enemy but not yourself, it is the same result, it’s 50/50. 3. If you know yourself and the enemy, you will win 100 times in a row. 4. But if you don’t know your enemy and don’t know yourself, then you will loose 100 times in a row. I think this lack of planning was one of the reasons why Japan lost the Pacific War. We couldn’t understand our enemy at all.
(YKU) Would you be kind enough to share some stories that you have of Master Nakayama?
(SI) I think people don’t know about this but Nakayama Sensei was a private instructor to senior officers at a major embassy in Tokyo. One day he invited me along to come to teach with him at the embassy. Nakayama Sensei told me that this was unofficial teaching so this was kept as a secret between him and I. But I think its OK to be revealed.
(YKU) How was Sensei Nakayama different inside the dojo to how he was outside of it?
(SI) Nakayama Sensei did not change much, he was the same in or outside the dojo; his behavior was very modes and he behaved as a gentleman. He had gravitas and at the same time, a purposeful and calm charisma, which seem to attract people and inspire confidence. It was very sad for us when he passed away.
(YKU) What were the most important things you took away from your training with him?
(SI) If I could sum Nakayama Sensei up, it would be to call him a gentleman. The spirit of Karate that Nakayama Sensei taught is to be strong enough to be gracious and patient with others. That’s the most important thing I learned.
(YKU) How would you describe Master Nakayama’s philosophy to karate?
(SI) If you are a strong man, you have the space and the depth to be gentle. You have to be strong in yourself and if the time comes, you use your power to defeat your opponent. This is basic philosophy that I learned from Nakayama Sensei.
(YKU) You had a period of time away from karate. Why was that if you don’t mind me asking?
(SI) Well I started my own business and I was busy running and building up my own company.
(YKU) And what was it that eventually made you come back to karate?
(SI) I decided to come back to Karate when I retired.
(YKU) You are a longtime friend of Sensei Yahara am I correct? How did you first get to know him?
(SI) Well, I was introduced to Mr. Yahara by a restaurant owner in Nagano where I had bought a villa who was a mutual friend. So I went to see the JKA All Japan championships and I saw him fight and his kata and it really made a strong impact on me. I remember it was always Mr. Yahara doing Unsu vs. Mr. Osaka doing Sochin…. (At this point, Ibusuki Sensei’s wife, 8X years young, who is serving green tea breaks in.... ‘Oh, he was so handsome! He was so exciting and adorable!”)
[Ibusuki Sensei continues]...and my wife wanted to meet him. So I thought, OK, I’ll call him. And we did and we invited him to our villa. The first time he visited he came with a friend I think because he was feeling a little bit shy.
(Yahara Sensei comments on this strange coincidence: I love driving and I used to love to drive to Nagano, and Nagano used to be a favorite place to go, and I used to pop into that café because it was stylish and had a nice atmosphere).
(YKU) Can you tell us a little about him and what it is about him that makes him such an intriguing character?
(SI) I think what strikes me most about Mr. Yahara is that he is very straight and very black and white and he doesn’t flatter people. He knows what he likes and what he doesn’t. His personality- it’s rare, he has a very clear consciousness of what he likes and what he doesn’t and he is very honest. I also admire his sheer talent in karate and as a man: that he is a businessman that he has been running a company more than 30 years.
(YKU) Why did you start teaching at the KWF?
(SI) Why I started teaching at the KWF is because of several reasons. One was Mr. Yahara’s Kenkyo, a genuine sense of modesty and humbleness and the other were his reasons. He said he wanted me to teach KWF students about the traditional Karate that I had learned at Waseda, and that form of Budo spirit mentality to inspire the younger generations. When I used to teach at the JKA in Shinagawa, the sensei there was very strict on what he wanted to teach but he didn’t really know anything! Mr. Yahara’s attitude was to please teach the way I wanted and also to have a bit of fun. I love to share a joke and have a conversation with our student. It was Mr. Yahara’s comments and attitudes that persuaded me.
(YKU) What do you think about the KWF’s Karate or Yahara Sensei’s Karate?
(SI) Jissenteki – real- that’s the word that sums up Mr. Yahara’s Karate. His Karate is based on real fighting skills, on real fights, on fighting experience. In the JKA, headbutting etc is illegal, but in a real fight, headbutting is one of the effective techniques. I think these days JKA kihon renshu is a little different- the KWF kihon training is quite different from JKA time and I learned from this. I think first of all you have Mr. Isaka’s training which trains the body. Then you have Mr. Yahara’s ability to compress and twist and this makes a lot of power. Mr. Yahara is a person who really fights.
(YKU) Some people might argue that the KWF uses too much twist and compression.
(SI) Mr. Yahara’s skill level and experience level is different from the people who say such things. If you are in a real fight, you want to knock your opponent down with a single punch. The people who argue about this don’t understand. If you want to do that, you realize that Mr. Yahara’s technique and theory is not only reasonable, but necessary. When you see Yahara Sensei’s Karate you can see how powerful and impressive it is. He understands real fighting.
(YKU) Many believe kata is closely linked with spiritual development. What are your feelings on this?
(SI) Kata is essential for Karate to be Karate. Without kata, Karate would be street fighting, or just become brawling...but Kata has grace and meaning. I think Shotokan is distinguished by its Kata- compared to Karate like something like Kyokushin. Kata is the essence of Karate. When the Shimazu invaded Okinawa and banned the use of weapons they also forbade the Okinawans to train. So while they had to train in secret, the Kata were also disguised as Okinawan folk dancing. So you could watch Okinawan folk dancing but you can see the techniques of Karate movement in them. The Shimizu clan could ban weapons and training, but they didn’t see the dancing for what it was and didn’t ban it. Within the dancing were all the kata movement. So I was amazed when I was watching a TV program on Ryuku dancing a little while back and I saw a form of Hangetsu in the dancing. In Kata you have the wisdom and essence of the versions of techniques developed by Okinawans and you have the Okinawan culture. In the dances you can see the origins of Karate and the culture of the Ryuku people. So yes, I strongly believe kata is spiritual and cultural. If there is no kata, why don’t you just wear a dogi and toughen yourself up with kickboxing? Kata makes Karate Karate. Why- because it contains the tradition and culture of the Okinawan people against the Shimizu-ha. Kata is where all the fighting techniques are preserved.
Also, Kata is a kind of Zen. By practicing Kata you learn technique, balance, breathing, focus, concentration. As it’s said, Kata is DoZen, or moving Zen. Instead of motionless Zen, it’s Zen in motion. This is very, very important. Karateka should have something of the aesthetic monk in them, a sense of calm and spirituality, and they should hold that spirit when they practice. These points are also important. It’s character- what’s good and what is not good. The spiritual aspect is important.
(YKU) Kata application in recent years, particularly throughout the West, has increased in popularity and significance. Do you think application of the kata should be a central part of the karate training?
(SI) It is a fact is that different Sensei have different explanations of the applications and meanings of different Kata. However, I believe that the teaching of application is very important. There are many ways to understand and digest Kata and there are many ways and methods to teach. I think this breadth is a good thing. There is nobody who can say “this is ultimate bunkai of this Kata’’. There are many approaches and understanding, and this is the wonderful thing about Kata- there is no one ultimate answer. Kata applications can be taken just for fighting skills training, and Kata can be used to emphasize spiritual training, but the point is that the Kata themselves contain the essence of Karate in them and it is up to the teachers and the students to discover and learn and distill that essence to develop themselves.
In a sense I believe that Kata applications should be a bit like cooking from raw materials. Now Japanese food is different from British food, but Japanese food cooked in the UK is often subtly different from Japanese food cooked in, say Tokyo. Japan has its own way of taking foreign cuisine and subtly adapting it to our tastes. So in Japan you’d never serve avocado and sushi, and you won’t find Japanese mild and sweet curry in India. Now if you are narrow minded you can say this is all wrong and there is only one way of doing one thing. But the Kata stand for themselves. Basically how you teach applications is you can be free to think what you want.
(YKU) What is your favourite kata and why?
(SI) Kyuzo Mifune (considered by many to be the greatest Judo master of all time) said: “I have no favorite technique...so my favorite technique is everything.” But Mifune was a great, a great master. My philosophy is that we should all make all the Kata our favorite.
(YKU) But really you must have a favorite?
(SI) When I was a young man- I really loved Jion- I really like the rhythm and the meriharii (the contrasts). However, Yahara Sensei says Jitte suits me...and I also personally like Nijoshiho-sho. And Kawasaki san (Norio Kawasaki, KWF International Shihan) is really excellent at Gojusho-dai.
(YKU) How is kata regarded today by younger karate do you think?
(SI) These days young people lack courtesy.... we are in an age where there is a collapse in manners in young people. Young people practicing Karate should train part of themselves to be spiritual and aesthetic in their attitudes.
(YKU) You have been using the same tree at a local park as a makiwara for decades am I correct? Is this something you still very much enjoy and have you established a relationship with this tree would you say?
(SI) I have been hitting trees in Komazawa Park (the local park) for 25 years. Where I live here, on the balcony, it’s difficult to make a makiwara at home- I can’t make a hole in the concrete to bury the base, and if I did have one, the sound would echo of the neighboring buildings and cause complaints. So I decided to try out the trees in Komazawa Park. There are lots of Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) trees there so the first time I tested out one with a trunk about this thick (makes a gesture indicating about 20-25 cm).
The Hinoki has a very soft bark and the tree is very yarawakai (bendy, with give) so I started using that. By the way, don’t do this if you are a beginner. After a few years I worried that I was injuring the tree, so I switched trees. So now I switch trees every few years. I don’t have to worry because it’s a park and there are plenty of trees!
One of my other training in the park is to train my shuto and one day I looked to see if I could cut stalks cleanly. So one day my wife got a bunch of hand cut hydrangeas.
(Author note- one of Ibusuki Senseis favorite tricks used to be chopping off the tops of beer bottles, a trick that was popularized by Mas Oyama. Ibusuki Sensei used to be able to chop two bottles, but strangely enough, only with his right hand).
(YKU) How has JKA Karate changed over the decades would you say?
(SI) I don’t think the JKA has really changed a lot in some ways from the old days. However, there are some rules in JKA shiai that don’t make sense. In a real fight, the person who hits the hardest wins. I don’t think it’s correct to stick to sun-do-me rues. It means in those kinds of Shai you can’t really throw powerful techniques.
This is what I like about the KWF shiai because you aim to score ippon and you have to hit the person hard to score ippon. And I think without that sort of pressure, a shiai just becomes a game. Remember, before the JKA, there weren’t really any fixed rules and we really used to hurt each other. There were too many injuries, and that’s why the JKA introduced standard rules to prevent injuries.
(YKU) The WKF is having a major affect on how karate is being practiced throughout Europe with Karate increasingly becoming more sportified. Has the WKF had any impact on the way karate is being practiced in Japan would you say?
(SI) Well if you were harsh, you could say that Kendo is not sword fighting, it’s just become a game with sticks. You tap someone on the shoulder and you get a point. This is pathetic. When you slice with a sword, you must slice the through the bone. Or with Judo, it’s often like a game of wrestling to get points.
It was inevitable that Karate be sportified. And I think that people who play sports karate just fight to make themselves look good and score points. There is no technique. The points system damages the meaning of Karate. That sort of Karate is a joke.
(YKU) Who do you think is practicing karate closest to its original source?
(SI) Well the source is Jissen Karate and of course this is Nishiyama Sensei and his generation, and Kanazawa Sensei, and Mr. Yahara. Of course, Karate evolves and changes generation by generation. But if you do jissen Karate in shiai, then you are practicing original Karate, like Mr. Kawasaki does in his shiai.
(YKU) What is your overall philosophy for karate?
(SI) Mr. Ifrah (Serge Ifra, KWF Advisor and friend) and I were having a long talk about philosophy and Karate and he said his philosophy was “Be a gentleman first before you are a Karateka.”
I really agree with that.
And even when you are dripping with sweat and suffering like hell, enjoy yourself! You must have a pure aesthetic, but you must also enjoy yourself. If you don’t have some fun involved with Karate, there is no point!
(YKU) Can we say a big thank you for this opportunity to interview you. It is so appreciated, and may we wish you every success for the future.
KWF Karate is composed of a fusion of the skills and theories of both Chief Instructor Yahara and Assistant Chief Instructor Isaka. KWF Karate is a form of Karate that represents a compilation of highly sophisticated techniques into an art form.
Yahara Karate as Bujutsu has been through many a scene of bloodshed. Yahara Karate is about using the muscles and joints in movements that explosively release the hidden power of the whole body. Such techniques can be appreciated both for their beauty and sharpness.
The characteristic features of KWF Karate are in the way that the whole body must be fully utilized to produce dynamic and extremely strong techniques that are explosively powerful. We do not deal in feints, small techniques and tactical ploys.
These training techniques were developed through research and experience the key points are being aware of and how to control one's center of gravity and hip and back movement.
We make use of Assistant Chief Instructor Isaka's training methods to enable us to build our bodies in order to develop the fundamental abilities to achieve such techniques and enable us to move our center of gravity correctly and utilize our whole bodies. The idea is to develop the ability to control your movements to the nearest millimeter. Such techniques are eye-opening for Karate-ka who have been training for many years.
Agradecemos a la ACADEMIA OSAKA por invitarnos a su prestigioso torneo XXX ANIVERSARIO COPA ACADEMIA OSAKA 2009, " COPA GOBERNADOR HENRIQUE CAPRILES RADONSKI", que se llevará a cabo en el Parque Miranda, " Papa Carrillo", Caracas.
Fecha: 18 de julio de 2009.
El director del evento es nuestro amigo el sensei HECTOR DURAN . SHOWAKAI espera acompañarlo en este compromiso deportivo y dar el mejor esfuerzo para realzarlo y seguir honrando el karate-do venezolano.
The 4th KWF International Seminar, North Africa (Tunisia)
Following on from the highly successful previous outing to North Africa, it's time again for the latest KWF North Africa Seminar hosted by Shihan Sid Tadrist and headed by YS. The details on the picture are self-explanatory. However, if your screen hasn't got sufficient resolution, here are the details:
Date: June 27-8, 2009
Theme: Kata Bunkai
Contact details:
1. Abdelkader El Fendri:
Tel: 00216 20505435
E-mail: atktfendri@hotmail.fr
2. Sid Tadrist:
Tel: 0044 7958497562
E-mail: sid_tadrist@yahoo.co.uk
From what I know about YS Kata Bunkai, YS tends to dispel complex explanations about lots of Kata moves and brings things back to their original simplicity. Those of you who are aite, be prepared to get knocked flat or hit by YS masonry-like fists and iron bar arms and legs. Ouch! (Part of the fun, of course...)
SHOWAKAI KARATE NO MICHI asistirá este octubre a este importante torneo en la ciudad de California, Los Angeles con un grupo de alumnos infantiles, juveniles y alumnos.
To: Darwin Rojas sensei
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA
KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION VENEZUELA
Karate Club: SHOWA-KAN Hombu Dojo
Date: 04-10-2009
45th Annual All Star Championship 2009
The “International Karate Association” Head Quarters is honored to extend a cordial invitation to participate in the 45th Annual All Star Tournament, to be held at Occidental College, on Sunday October fourth 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
The tournament is open to Men, Woman and children of all ages with special divisions for children and teenagers base on age. We have same day registration from 7:45 am until 9:30 am for juniors and children and from 7:45 am until 10:00 am for adults. We are proud to be part of this grand event and hopefully you will join us in this important occasion to expand in the discipline of Karate and friendship
45 Avo All Star Championship 2009
La “International Karate Association” tiene el honor de invitarlos cordialmente a participar en el 45 avo All Star Tournament, que se realizara en el día Domingo cuatro, del mes de Octubre del 2009, en Los Angeles, California. El campeonato es abierto para Hombres, Mujeres y niños de todas las edades, con divisiones especiales par niños y adolescentes basadas en la edades de estos. Tendremos el puesto de inscripciones abierto el mismo día, para niños y adolescentes desde las 7:45 am hasta las 9:30 am y para adultos de las 7:45 am hasta las 10:00 am. Con orgullo de ser parte de este evento no nos queda más que desear que nos acompañen en esta ocasión de gran magnitud en pro de la expansión de la disciplina del Karate y la amistad.
Gracias por su participación en la IKA. Sinceramente,
SOKE TAKAYUKI KUBOTA
To: Darwin Rojas sensei
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA
KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION VENEZUELA
Karate Club: SHOWA-KAN Hombu Dojo
Date: 04-10-2009
45th Annual All Star Championship 2009
The “International Karate Association” Head Quarters is honored to extend a cordial invitation to participate in the 45th Annual All Star Tournament, to be held at Occidental College, on Sunday October fourth 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
The tournament is open to Men, Woman and children of all ages with special divisions for children and teenagers base on age. We have same day registration from 7:45 am until 9:30 am for juniors and children and from 7:45 am until 10:00 am for adults. We are proud to be part of this grand event and hopefully you will join us in this important occasion to expand in the discipline of Karate and friendship
45 Avo All Star Championship 2009
La “International Karate Association” tiene el honor de invitarlos cordialmente a participar en el 45 avo All Star Tournament, que se realizara en el día Domingo cuatro, del mes de Octubre del 2009, en Los Angeles, California. El campeonato es abierto para Hombres, Mujeres y niños de todas las edades, con divisiones especiales par niños y adolescentes basadas en la edades de estos. Tendremos el puesto de inscripciones abierto el mismo día, para niños y adolescentes desde las 7:45 am hasta las 9:30 am y para adultos de las 7:45 am hasta las 10:00 am. Con orgullo de ser parte de este evento no nos queda más que desear que nos acompañen en esta ocasión de gran magnitud en pro de la expansión de la disciplina del Karate y la amistad.
Gracias por su participación en la IKA. Sinceramente,
SOKE TAKAYUKI KUBOTA
SHOWAKAI agradece enormemente a la Asociación Hiramatsu Kai de Venezuela por invitarnos a su importante torneo
SHOWAKAI KARATE NO MIICHI
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS
Reciba un cordial saludo, y el más sincero deseo de bienestar y alcance de metas propuestas quienes integran toda su familia Marcial.
Es grato para nosotros invitarlo al IX CAMPEONATO INVITACIONAL DE KARATE DO a celebrarse el Sábado 01 de Agosto del presente año en las instalaciones del BELISARIO APONTE, Complejo Polideportivo de la Ciudad de Maracaibo partir de las 8:30 a.m. y a la vez Celebrar el XXXIII año de la llegada del Gran Maestro de Maestro HANSHI GIJIN HIRAMATSU a Maracaibo.
Le incluimos la información general del evento.
Esperando contar con su asistencia, nos despedimos de usted,
Atentamente,
Shihan Carlos González Junshihan Miguel Dávila
Presidente Secretario
Director Técnico
Dir: Ave Universidad Nº 25-119 Una casa antes del Sistema Regional de Salud.
Telf.: (0414) 6220277 - (0414) 6411694 - (0412) 7715246
www.hiramatsukai.com
El Karate contemporáneo se hace cada vez más vacío de significado”
El presidente de la KWF, Shihan Mikio Yahara, accedió a una entrevista exclusiva con Sensei Darwin Rojas en la que remarcó la diferencia entre deporte y Budo. En una interesante charla, el maestro japonés apuntó “El Karate va a seguir deteriorándose como arte marcial hacia un deporte y finalmente puede convertirse en un deporte olímpico”.
Sensei Darwin Rojas de Venezuela para Red Marcial :
En ocasión del 5to Camp & Cup World de Karate No Michi World Federation realizado el pasado 27, 28 y 29 de abril de 2009 en la lejana ciudad de Kristiansund, Noruega, tuve ocasión de compartir la intensidad del Karate-Do Shotokan KWF y compartir de cerca con su líder el gran maestro Mikio Yahara.
Sus primeras palabras fueron extremadamente amables, disculpándose por no haberme enviado esta entrevista pautada hace más de un año. Este gran ejemplo de cortesía abrió un canal importante de respeto dándole una exquisita atmósfera a las preguntas que vendrían a continuación.
Yahara Shihan no es un hombre de metáfora. Su mirada, sin ser invasiva, es penetrante y escrutadora. Sus modales educados son los del hombre sin aspavientos, la sencillez que transmite no se contradice con el poder y la creatividad de su espíritu.
Yahara Shihan es cien por ciento Karate Budo, donde la conciencia de la muerte y la vida en el día a día, segundo a segundo, realza su poder biomecánico transformando su Shotokan en un acto de sobrevivencia, arte y espíritu.
Este gran maestro sabe que el Karate Budo no va con los tiempos modernos, sin embargo se niega a contradecir su instinto y la vida que ha escogido. Tanto quienes apoyan o contradicen sus planteamientos de seguro coinciden en que están en presencia de un hombre auténtico.
¿Por qué sintió la necesidad de fundar su propia organización?
La única cosa que me puedo permitir a mi mismo es seguir el Karate Budo. El único tipo de personas que quiero a mí alrededor es gente que se sienta atraída por naturaleza a esto. Así que en primer lugar la gente atraída por esta idea se reunió a mí alrededor y en segundo lugar, la KWF surgió de ser la conglomeración de un grupo de personas con mentalidad común a una organización como una consecuencia natural.
¿Cuál sería la característica principal del Karate-Do Shotokan que practica y enseña?
Mi propósito es seguir el Budo del Karate. Esto significa ichigeki hissatsu (matar de un solo golpe). Para lograr esto se necesita ser capaz de generar la técnica correcta con el uso de los cinco puntos del cuerpo. La característica destructiva del Karate está completamente concentrada en la búsqueda del ichigeki hissatsu. Para lograr esto, tenemos que buscar y estudiar cómo usar nuestro cuerpo y técnica, particularmente en dominar el poder del cuerpo y el uso correcto de los cinco puntos. El estudio de esto es la principal característica del Karate de KWF. No solo se trata de técnica; se trata de cómo usar correctamente el cuerpo para crear el poder en la técnica. Nuestro Karate es sumamente hermoso y dinámico y hay mucha gente sorprendida por esto.
¿Considera que el Karate-Do Shotokan que practica y enseña está en constante evolución?
Yo siempre estoy en movimiento para tratar de perfeccionar mi Karate a mis ideales. Los orígenes del Karate son de hace muchos años atrás, cuando las armas les fueron quitadas a la gente de Okinawa y se les dejó defendiendo su reino, sus familias y bienes de los samurai, quienes estaban armados con espadas. La gente tuvo que encontrar maneras de defenderse a sí mismos, así que tuvieron que convertir sus cuerpos en armas.
En el Karate actual, ese propósito y razón de ser originales han sido olvidados y se ha perdido. De hecho, la mayoría del Karate contemporáneo como práctica y enseñanza se hace cada vez más vacío de significado. El Karate moderno se ha convertido en un deporte y continúa haciendo metástasis. Nuestro Karate en la KWF se trata de reimplantar nuevamente el espíritu original del propósito del Karate en nuestra actitud y filosofía y luego integrar esto a nuestra técnica. Esto es increíblemente difícil y exigente. En este sentido, nuestro Karate es revolucionario. Estamos, de hecho, yendo en la dirección opuesta a la corriente actual. No debemos nunca olvidar el espíritu extremadamente severo que queremos incorporar a nuestra técnica. Sin embargo, en términos de un sentido de la evolución moderna, estamos insertando el espíritu original y aplicándolo en un contexto moderno.
¿Consideraría, entonces, que el Karate de KWF está bajo la influencia del Budo?
El Karate KWF es pura y simplemente Karate Budo.
¿Piensa que otros ciudadanos del mundo, no solo gente de Japón, pueden entender el Budo?
Por supuesto que no entienden. Pero si practican conmigo por solo una semana, van a comenzar a entender.
¿Diría usted que el Karate Budo puede ser trabajado del mismo modo que el Karate orientado al deporte?
Hablando honestamente, nunca pueden funcionar juntos. En el deporte se trata de competir, el Budo es sobre proteger tu vida. En este sentido, los dos son como agua y aceite; sencillamente no los puedes mezclar. Sin embargo, puede haber algún tipo de relación figurada a un nivel técnico entre ellos en cuanto una técnica Budo puede ser usada en un evento competitivo. Pero si tratas de poner el Karate Budo y el Karate competitivo juntos a un nivel espiritual, te darás cuenta que hay una diferencia enorme entre ellos. También, al nivel técnico puedes ver las grandes diferencias entre el Budo y el Karate de competencia.
¿Cuál es el papel que deben desempeñar la mente y el espíritu cuando se practica Karate Budo?
Bueno, la mente y el espíritu siempre deben estar conscientes de la posibilidad de morir. La otra cara de esto es que el espíritu y la mente deben estar claros acerca del significado e importancia de la vida. Quiero decir que en una situación de Budo, si fallas protegiéndote puede significar que te quiten la vida. En este sentido, debemos siempre ser conscientes de la vida y la muerte.
¿Qué significa para usted el Ippon Waza?
Lo que esto significa es que cuando atacas, realmente debes dañar o eliminar a tu oponente.
¿Cómo piensa que será la evolución del Karate-Do en los próximos años?
Pienso que el Karate va a seguir deteriorándose como arte marcial hacia un deporte y finalmente puede convertirse en un deporte olímpico. Si esto sucede, el Karate continuará su proceso de olvido de su objetivo y propósito original hasta divorciarse totalmente de sus raíces. El Karate se convertirá en un deporte vacío de contenido marcial.
Como palabras finales para esta entrevista, ¿Qué mensaje les daría a los practicantes del Karate-Do alrededor del mundo?
Mi mensaje para todos es que trabajemos juntos y continuemos mejorando y desarrollando nuestro Karate Budo, diferenciándonos del Karate deportivo.
links RED MARCIAL:
http://www.redmarcial.com.ar/entrevistas/entrada/el-karate-contemporaneo-se-hace-cada-vez-ms-vacio-de-significado.1780.html
Shihan Isaka Course (Sept 19th/20th)
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Shihan Akihito Isaka
A 2-day course at Hawarden High School with Shihan Akihito Isaka (8th Dan) will be held Saturday & Sunday September 19th & 20th 2009.
A welcome repeat of previous successful events!
Training times
Saturday
noon–1.30pm (all grades)
2–4pm (all grades)
4–5pm (adult dan grades only)
Sunday
10.30am (KWF grading)
noon–1.30pm (all grades)
2–4pm (all grades)
4–5pm (adult dan grades only)
More info
download the Isaka flyer 2009 (581kB Acrobat pdf file)
download the Isaka booking form 2009 (488kB Acrobat pdf file)
see our page of local accommodation suggestions
For further information, contact John Barker (0793-2155-211).
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Este próximo sábado 6 de junio se celebra en la UNIMET el FESTIVAL DEPORTIVO INTERSECCIONES que según la costumbre cierra el semestre y los alumnos que optaron por la diferentes disciplinas deportivas se proyectan en su ejecución.
El Karate-Do Shotokan KWF que transmite el sensei DARWIN ROJAS, se vestirá de gala junto a sus alumnos que han cursado el semestre con una exhibición que pretende mostrar los fundamentos técnicos de este sofisticado Arte Marcial además de ratificar lo importante de transmitir la filosofía del karate-do shotokan al alumnado de esta importante casa de estudios.
El sensei Darwin Rojas está muy orgulloso de sus alumnos unimetanos que aceptaron el reto de entender el karate-do shotokan en sus cimientos técnicos y teóricos y así enriquecer su vida académica.
Alumnos del HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN apoyaran al sensei Rojas para realizar una exhibición de primer orden la que servirá para exponer los rigores de los próximos exámenes de ascenso y así prepararse como equipo y aumentar la autoconfianza.
El sensei Darwin Rojas se siente enormemente agradecido por el apoyo recibido de parte del DEPARTAMENTO DE DEPORTES cuyo Director es el Profesor JOSE MONTES asistido por el profesor LUIS HERNANDEZ coordinador de materias electivas y el profesor ARNALDO SOTILLO, coordinador de equipos de selección.
" EL KARATE-DO EN SU MAS ALTA DIFICULTAD ABRE LOS CAMINOS INCREIBLES QUE OFRECE LA MENTE Y EL ESPIRITU"
To: Darwin Rojas sensei
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA
KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION VENEZUELA
Karate Club: SHOWA-KAN Hombu Dojo
Date: 04-10-2009
45th Annual All Star Championship 2009
The “International Karate Association” Head Quarters is honored to extend a cordial invitation to participate in the 45th Annual All Star Tournament, to be held at Occidental College, on Sunday October fourth 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
The tournament is open to Men, Woman and children of all ages with special divisions for children and teenagers base on age. We have same day registration from 7:45 am until 9:30 am for juniors and children and from 7:45 am until 10:00 am for adults. We are proud to be part of this grand event and hopefully you will join us in this important occasion to expand in the discipline of Karate and friendship
45 Avo All Star Championship 2009
La “International Karate Association” tiene el honor de invitarlos cordialmente a participar en el 45 avo All Star Tournament, que se realizara en el día Domingo cuatro, del mes de Octubre del 2009, en Los Angeles, California. El campeonato es abierto para Hombres, Mujeres y niños de todas las edades, con divisiones especiales par niños y adolescentes basadas en la edades de estos. Tendremos el puesto de inscripciones abierto el mismo día, para niños y adolescentes desde las 7:45 am hasta las 9:30 am y para adultos de las 7:45 am hasta las 10:00 am. Con orgullo de ser parte de este evento no nos queda más que desear que nos acompañen en esta ocasión de gran magnitud en pro de la expansión de la disciplina del Karate y la amistad.
Gracias por su participación en la IKA. Sinceramente,
SOKE TAKAYUKI KUBOTA
SHOWAKAI KARATENOMICHI
Sensei: DARWIN ROJAS
Presente.-
Reciba un cordial saludo, de parte de la gran familia que conforma LA ORGANIZACIÓN IKS KASE HA VENEZUELA, la cual nos complace en invitarlo formalmente a usted y a sus distinguidos alumnos al IER CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL COPA CIUDAD DE CARORA, la cual se realizara en el gimnasio cubierto el Pentágono de Carora Estado Lara, el 18 de Julio del año en curso, Deseamos contar con su valiosa presencia y sus atletas.
Países invitados, México, Colombia, Perú, Cuba (por confirmar).
Atentamente el Sensei Felipe López Cano.
Sensei Hamaia Lameda.
Correo electrónico; felipekaratedoshotokan@hotmail.com, teléfonos de contacto: 0426-5581573, 0426-3505578, 0252-4211517.
SHOWAKAI en su firme proyecto de mejorar aún más y solidificar su relación con KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION viajara este 10 de agosto a Tokio, Japón con un grupo de alumnos e instructores dispuestos a entrenar en el Hombu Dojo KWF , bajo la dirección del SHIHAN MIKIO YAHARA, Director Técnico de KWF.
Nuestro sensei DARWIN ROJAS tiene la firme meta de evolucionar al máximo en el karate-do shotokan KWF y así se lo transmite a sus alumnos.
En el reciente 5to MUNDIAL KWF NORUEGA 2009, el sensei DARWIN ROJAS se comprometió con Yahara shihan a proyectar el karate-do shotokan KWF en Venezuela de manera transparente y con el máximo profesionalismo.
SHOWAKAI CON LA MENTE ENFOCADA Y UN ESPIRITU APASIONADO SE HA PROPUESTO PISAR ESTE AGOSTO EL TATAMI DEL HOMBU DOJO KWF EN TOKIO.
Buenas tardes:
ESTIMADO SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS:
Luego de saludarlo, le informo que este sábado 30 de Mayo se realizará en nuestras instalaciones el Maratón MetroRock, de manera conjunta con el Centro de estudiantes CEUM, ellos realizaron la promoción y canalizaron la donación de uniformes para la gente de servicio comunitario en el área de deportes a través de la inscripción. Habrá música, globos, etc, la ruta será la que realizamos en nuestro maratón Intersecciones.
Sirva a demás este mensaje para invitarlos a participar como apoyo a esta noble acción del CEUM, la cita es a la
Te esperamos
Luis Hernández
Coordinador de Deportes
Universidad Metropolitana
Telf. 0212-2403281
Ext.3281
SHOWAKAI KARATE NO MICHI VENEZUELA
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS
CONVITE OFICIAL
CAROS PRESIDENTES E SR
Mais uma vez a Federação de Karatê Interestilos de Roraima realizará um grande evento já conceituado no nosso Estado e na Região Norte do Brasil, para esta ocasião não deixaríamos de CONVIDAR todas as Delegações, Federações co-irmãs, Associações, Ligas, Clubes, Filiadas à FKIRR e Amigos praticantes desta nobre arte marcial para que juntos façamos parte da IV COPA RORAIMA INTERNACIONAL DE KARATÊ 2009.
Copa que reunira os melhores Karateitas das Republicas Brasil, Venezuela, Guyana, Colômbia, Suriname e demais Representações de paises CONVIDADOS a ser realizada nos dias 15 e 16 de AGOSTO de 2009 – local: Ginásio Ottomar Pinto (Totozão) na cidade de Boa Vista-Estado Roraima/Brasil.
Será um momento muito importante para a integração e experiências entre as co-irmãs..
Aguardamos vossa confirmação de suas delegações estendido aos amigos e familiares.
Atenciosamente,
Autidones Alves da Silva
4º DAN Shotokan
Presidente da FKIRR
Contatos: (95) 8112-1667 / 9134-6274 Fax –(95) 3627-6295
El Karate contemporáneo se hace cada vez más vacío de significado”
El presidente de la KWF, Shihan Mikio Yahara, accedió a una entrevista exclusiva con Sensei Darwin Rojas en la que remarcó la diferencia entre deporte y Budo. En una interesante charla, el maestro japonés apuntó “El Karate va a seguir deteriorándose como arte marcial hacia un deporte y finalmente puede convertirse en un deporte olímpico”.
Puede seguir leyendo buscando en ENLACES el links de RED MARCIAL
SHOWAKAI KARATE NO MICHI
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS
Estimado Maestro.
Reciba a través de esta un cordial saludo en nombre de la gran familia que conforma el DOJO MUSASHI.
Es propicia la ocasión para invitarle junto a sus alumnos, árbitros y representantes, al (MSKV), en el marco del XV Aniversario del Dojo Musashi, que se realizará el día sábado 27 de Junio del presente año, en la ciudad de Barquisimeto, en las instalaciones del Gimnasio de Karate (Libertador), ubicado en la Av Vicente Landaeta Gil, detrás de las piscinas Bolivarianas, a partir de las 8:00 am. En este magno evento se estará llevando a cabo junto a la UPEL-IPB el V FESTIVAL INSTITUCIONAL DE JUEGOS 2009, donde todos los niños de su dojo serán los protagonistas y serán los participes de esta gran jornada. También se realizará un tope universitario con la participación de los mejores ponentes de este arte a nivel superior.
Tendremos como invitada especial a la presidenta de la Asociación de Karate-Do del Estado Lara Sra Moraima de Olivieri, al jefe del departamento de Educación Física de la UPEL IPB Prof. Valmore Carrazco, al Presidente de la Asociación de karate de Yaracuy Shihan Alexis González, también al Shihan: Galo Zambrano al Shihan Mario Toro Director Goju Kai Venezuela y al Kioshi: Yovany Agüero Director Nintai de Venezuela. De igual manera tendremos presente a otras figuras emblemáticas del karate-Do Nacional y el deporte universitario.
Conociendo el gran interés de usted(es), por las artes marciales y en especial por el Karate-Do, no dudamos en contar con su presencia y la de sus atletas para darle mayor realce a nuestro evento.
Sin más a que hacer referencia se despide de usted(es);
Atentamente,
_________________ ___________________________
Profesor: Yoe Puerta Dr Juan Carlos Torrealba
Director Técnico MSKV Pdte Junta Directiva
5º Dan Shito Ryu FVKD Juez Penal Estado
El Dojo SHOWA-KAN felicita el entusiasmo e interés demostrado en el entrenamiento del pasado sábado a los alumnos RAFAEL FERRARO, ALEJANDRA MORENO, LUIS DIAZ Y DANIEL ROSAS. Sólo la disciplina abre el conocimiento del karate-do shotokan.
Excelente trabajo.
HOMBU DOJO SHOWA-KAN:
Con un gran trabajo en equipo salió a competir la selección del DOJO SHOWA-KAN en el XXVII GRAN COPA Escuela del Circulo Militar, el pasado 16-5-2009. Los alumnos -karatecas que lograron primeros lugares fueron:
EDMUNDO ARIAS: PLATA KATA
VICTOR ROJAS: 4TO KATA
DANIEL PEREZ: 4TO KATA
GREGORIO MARTINEZ: 4TO KATA
JESUS TROCONIS: 5TO KATA
LUIS PEREZ: ORO KUMITE, PLATA KATA
ROXANA DA SILVA : BRONCE EN KATA, BRONCE EN KUMITE
JOSE OQUENDO: PLATA KUMITE
ALEXANDER MARUN: LOGRO TRES RONDAS DE KUMITE
Resaltamos además el excelente apoyo de coach y logistico del sensei Mauricio Suaréz y Oscar Alfonzo. Su apoyo fue invalorable.
DOJO YALE:
La sensei ADRIANA ANGULO está inyectando el mejor ánimo deportivo a sus alumnos del DOJO YALE.
SANTIAGO GIL, logró pasar tres rondas de kumite y así consolidar el 5to lugar.
También participaron de manera destacada ANDREA FREITAS, MARIO FAVARETTO, CHRISTIAN PARRA Y MIGUEL SUAREZ dándole honor a su DOJO.
DOJO TAI DO-KAN A. D. :
En su primera participación el sensei JOSE OQUENDO logró adjudicarse para su Dojo gracias al excelente desempeño de su alumna CAMILA VALERA medalla de PLATA en kumite y el mismo logró medalla de PLATA en kumite. También participaron Roger Ramírez Y José A. Cuadrado que dieron el mejor de sus esfuerzo en esta justa deportiva
SHOWAKAI felicita el esfuerzo de alumnos, instructores y representantes con el fin de representarla dignamente y llama a no olvidar que el karate-do deportivo en los tiempos modernos tan sólo es un segmento del KARATE BUDO que SHOWAKAI transita en constante practica e investigación.
La sensei ADRIANA ANGULO con el mejor ánimo levanta el espirítu de sus alumnos karatecas de edad infantil que proyecta hace varios años en el DOJO YALE , Academia de karate-do shotokan ubicada en el prestigioso COLEGIO YALE, ubicado en la Urb. COLINAS DE LOS RUICES.
Su equipo de selección participará este sábado 16 de mayo en el TORNEO NACIONAL que organiza el DOJO DEL CIRCULO MILITAR, SHITO RYU MABUNI.
Sus excelentes karatecas son:
ANDREA FREITAS
SANTIAGO GIL
MARIO FAVARETTO
CHRISTIAN PARRA
MIGUEL SUAREZ
SHOWAKAI KWF les desea el mejor de los exitos!!!
SHOWAKAI PREPARA TODO SU POTENCIAL DEPORTIVO PARA ASISTIR AL TORNEO NACIONAL QUE REALIZA EL DOJO EL CIRCULO MILITAR ESTE SABADO 16 EN LAS INSTALACIONES DE "PARQUE MIRANDA"
NUESTRO ATLETAS KARATECAS SON:
LUIS PEREZ
CARLOS DELGADO
CARLOS PEREZ
ALEJANDRO MURILLO
ALEJANDRO GIRON
NICOLE SANCHEZ
ROXANA DA SILVA
VICTOR ROJAS
ALESSANDRO CASTILLO
EDMUNDO ARIAS
GREGORIO MARTINEZ
SAMER YOUSEF
JESUS TROCONIS
EXITO PARA ELLOS Y FELICITACIONES POR EL GRAN ESFUERZO QUE HAN HECHO ENTRENANDO CON PASION Y DISCIPLINA.
OSS!!
The 4th KWF International Seminar, North Africa (Tunisia)
Following on from the highly successful previous outing to North Africa, it's time again for the latest KWF North Africa Seminar hosted by Shihan Sid Tadrist and headed by YS. The details on the picture are self-explanatory. However, if your screen hasn't got sufficient resolution, here are the details:
Date: June 27-8, 2009
Theme: Kata Bunkai
Contact details:
1. Abdelkader El Fendri:
Tel: 00216 20505435
E-mail: atktfendri@hotmail.fr
2. Sid Tadrist:
Tel: 0044 7958497562
E-mail: sid_tadrist@yahoo.co.uk
From what I know about YS Kata Bunkai, YS tends to dispel complex explanations about lots of Kata moves and brings things back to their original simplicity. Those of you who are aite, be prepared to get knocked flat or hit by YS masonry-like fists and iron bar arms and legs. Ouch! (Part of the fun, of course...)
SHOWAKAI agradece a esta prestigiosa organización de Karate-Do honrarnos con su invitación para participar en su gran evento deportivo.
SHOWAKAI KARATE NO MICHI les desea el mayor de los éxitos!!
Carora. Mayo de 2009
Sensei: DARWIN ROJAS
Presente.-
Reciba un cordial saludo, de parte de la gran familia que conforma LA
ORGANIZACIÓN IKS KASE HA VENEZUELA, la cual nos complace en invitarlo formalmente
a usted y a sus distinguidos alumnos al IER CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL COPA CIUDAD
DE CARORA, la cual se realizara en el gimnasio cubierto el Pentágono de Carora
Estado Lara, el 11 de Julio del año en curso, Deseamos contar con su valiosa
presencia y sus atletas.
Países invitados, México, Colombia, Perú, Cuba (por confirmar).
Atentamente el Sensei Felipe López Cano.
Sensei Hamaia Lameda.
Correo electrónico; felipekaratedoshotokan@hotmail.com, teléfonos de contacto:
0426-5581573, 0426-3505578, 0252-4211517.
Este sábado 9 de mayo el equipo de selección del Hombu Dojo Showa-Kan estará realizando un entrenamiento intensivo orientado a la disciplina de Kumite deportivo para enfrentar de la mejor manera el compromiso de asistir el sábado 16 de mayo al TORNEO DE KARATE-DO que realiza el DOJO DEL CIRCULO MILITAR, de Caracas en las instalaciones del conocido "PARQUE MIRANDA"
Exito para nuestros jovénes karatecas que mantienen vivo el espirítu deportivo siendo ejemplo de JUVENTUD EN POSITIVO.
Ellos son:
JESUS TROCONIS
LUIS PEREZ
CARLOS DELGADO
ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ
ALEJANDRO GIRON
ANTHONY MARUN
MAURICIO SUAREZ
ALESSANDRO CASTILLO
ALEXANDER MARUN
NICOLE SANCHEZ
ROXANA DA SILVA
VICTOR ROJAS
DANIEL PEREZ
ALEJANDRO MURILLO
GREGORIO MARTINEZ
EDMUNDO ARIAS
SHOWAKAI SIENTE ORGULLO POR EL GRAN ESFUERZO DEMOSTRADO DIA A DIA POR ESTOS (AS) JOVENES KARATECAS.
OSS!
Este miércoles 6 de mayo SHOWAKAI KWF visitó la sede del períodico ACENTO EL CAFETAL con motivo de entregarle un diploma de reconocimiento por la invalorable cobertura que le dió a la participación de SHOWAKAI KWF en el 5to CAMPAMENTO Y COPA DEL MUNDO KWF, 2009 realizado el pasado 27, 28 y 29 de abril en la ciudad de Kristiansund, Noruega. Evento en donde participaron más de 25 países y SHOWAKAI KWF fue la única delegación latinoaméricana presente.
Enfrentar estos grandes retos sólo se pueden llevar a cabo cuando grandes son la intenciones de apoyar y motivar como lo hizo este joven períodico que ya es referencia indiscutible del acontecer de la Urb. El Cafetal y las Urbanizaciones que la circundan.
SHOWAKAI con la presencia del sensei DARWIN ROJAS y la sensei ADRIANA ANGULO agradecieron con el mayor gusto a todo el dinámico y profesional grupo de ACENTO EL CAFETAL quienes los recibieron con gran gentileza aún interrumpiendo su jornada de responsabilidades.
GRACIAS A TODOS ELLOS!!
Contacto Acento:
Pablo Rincón T.
Asterisco Comunicaciones Estratégicas, C.A.
www.asterisco-ce.com
Torre Mayupan, Piso 8, Ofic. 8-2, Urb. San Luis,
Caracas, Venezuela.
0212-985.81.55 / 0212-393.80.51
Feature By Paul Kallender-Umezu
The Samurai in Shirokanedai
There’s something special in the Barbizon 25 building in Shirokanedai, and it’s not just Mario Frittoli’s modern Italian restaurant, Luxor, where the melodic chink of glass against glass, crockery against cutlery, and the murmur of conviviality are the sounds of a typical Saturday afternoon. Instead, go down to the basement and put your ear to the door for the thwack of a leg swiping through the air, or the smack of flesh against wood and against flesh, and sudden, heart-stopping shouts—the sounds of the pursuit of the killing blow.
Inside the spotless dojo there stalks a figure clutching a long shinai (training stick). When he kicks, he tears up space. His punches are thunderclaps. He barks, and a dozen black-belted men and women fly at each other. It’s impossible not to be affected by his presence. He walks into a room and heads turn. He’s a panther that will rip you to shreds. The knuckles on his hams are covered in layer upon layer of scar tissue. Arms with iron rods for bones and muscles of knotted wood jut from the sleeves of his blood-stained uniform. The jaw is that of the Terminator. And the eyes? The eyes are knives.
There is also artistry here. The man talks about unsu, or “cloud hand,” perhaps the most beautiful and challenging of traditional karate kata, the patterns of movements used to show mastery of technique. In unsu, the performer instantly switches from an artist of graceful, flowing movements to a human pile driver, and the kata is defined by a leap and feline twist that ends in a sprinter’s crouch. In hundreds of demonstrations, this man was unsu, and unsu was his. With it, in 1984, he became world champion, and of it, he is the undisputed master.
This man is Mikio Yahara. As a trainee instructor, he was so poor he’d drink bottles of water flavored with salt, soy and sugar to fill his stomach. Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1947, the fourth brother of a family of local samurai, he rose through the old Japan Karate Association (JKA) to become arguably the most gifted fighter of his era. This was the man who taught Yukio Mishima karate, which literally means “the ways of the empty hand.” Fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto is both his pupil and the chairman of his karate organization. And now, at 59, he is his own master and commander, but still the enfant terrible of his generation.
Legends surround Yahara. In fact, he’s still making headlines. This April, Gekkan Karatedo, Japan’s most respected traditional karate magazine, in an article entitled “The Return of the Legend!,” printed 22 pages of stories and photographs of him as blood-splattered warrior, as Adonis, and as a would-be karate assassin, dispatching people with kicks to the head.
Talking with Metropolis, he’s introspectively philosophical, describing the meaning of budo and karate, and his concept of death: “You never know, someone may come to this dojo to try to kill me. So be it. When I take that fight, I will be prepared to die. Yahara means ‘no escape.’ I will throw one killing attack. That is definite. That is the only way.”
Yahara is a born fighter; this is a little of his story.
Yahara’s childhood, he recalls, was hyperactive, chasing wild dogs and always ready for a fight. His uncle was a local kendo master, his brother a karate expert, and his mother’s family descended from pirates. His youth was spent, he says, hitting the stone pillars of the local shrine, whose garden was his first dojo.
Diagnosed with a heart condition at 13, he was told to stop, but, instead, secretly joined the local judo club to vent his passions. From the beginning he was different. As a high-school boy he was already battling university students in street fights, a sign of what was bloodily to become. “I could have joined a local bancho (gang),” he says, “but I was always a lone wolf.”
At 18, he was given a map to the JKA Honbu Dojo (headquarters) and packed his bags for Tokyo. In those days the JKA, under Masatoshi Nakayama, “was the Mecca of world karate, its masters stars in their own right,” he says. He pounded his way into the JKA’s crème de la crème, the Instructors Course, just out of Kokushikan University, and it was then that the roller coaster really began.
Photo by Tsutomu Fujita
Eating lamb “Genghis Khan” at a trendy grill in Meguro, he recalls some of his more memorable scrapes: “One day we had a rough session, the ambulances started lining up. Five people were hospitalized, and I was responsible for three.” Then there was the time when he turned up to a competition with a stab wound in the stomach and fought anyway. Or when he performed unintentional dental surgery on a knocked-out opponent: “My fist was stuck in his mouth and there was blood everywhere. I put my foot on his chest to extract my hand and when I went to the bathroom to clean up, I found one of his teeth still embedded in my knuckle.”
By the time Yahara was in his mid-20s, he was already turning heads. A taste of the early Yahara can be caught in The World’s Strongest Karate, an old black and white video treasured by aficionados in which he’s seen leaping through the air, like something from The Matrix. Yahara says he has great respect for the other fighters of his era, but video archives on the website of his organization, the Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF), show him striking opponents at will, knocking them out, and, perhaps most memorably, banging one down with an astonishing kick to the head while Yahara was on the floor. A look at videos of the 1970s and ’80s shows him developing what was called “Yahara Karate,” an extraordinary ability to turn almost any situation into an opportunity to clock his opponents.
Maybe it was the pirate’s blood in him that made him too hot to handle in his younger days, he says. Because, while Yahara to this day exudes power, it’s not the power to repel; it’s the power to attract. His dojo is friendly and full of a mix of karate athletes, beginners, and plenty of non-Japanese, expats and English teachers, mothers and kids.
Up close, Yahara is charming, witty and self-deprecating. When he finishes teaching, he mucks in with everyone else to clean the dojo. And despite his huge haul of medals, Yahara’s competitive career doesn’t concern him at all. “Competition is a game for taking points,” he says. “My goal has always been different. My karate practice is always to prepare for a real fight.”
Courtesy of KWF
So what about those real fights? His personal security company, International Security Service, keeps in its records a television segment from NHK’s Ohayo Nihon morning program about 15 years ago, in which Yahara knocks the living daylights out of Norio Kawasaki, his KWF successor, on camera in front of an audience of millions.
Yahara the enforcer is unabashed about stopping boryokudan (yakuza gangs) extorting his clients. “They are like leeches. If you start showing weakness, they will not let you go,” he says. Facing death threats, he used to move house regularly. But his work got really personal just over a decade ago, when he single-handedly beat up 34 local chimpira (low-rank yakuza) in a parking lot.
One afternoon in Shizuoka, stopping by a convenience store with clients he was providing unofficial security for, he found a gang of chimpira waiting in the parking lot. He asked his clients to lock themselves in the car. He sensed trouble. Lots ensued.
“I heard my clients shouting, and saw them on my car bonnet. I knew if I backed down, I was finished,” he says, giving a blow-by-blow account, beginning with making sure he didn’t kill the first guy in line by deliberately hitting him with a palm strike. “I bounced the next one off the bonnet, and he squealed like a squashed frog. That was a sign for all of them to attack all at once. But it was very hard because there were still 30 left and I was 47. If they grabbed me, it would be the end.” There was a lucky escape when they pulled out clubs, he admits, one flashing past his eyes. “When I kicked him in the stomach, he doubled up like a prawn,” Yahara recalls.
With the casualty rate mounting, a character in a red leather jacket attempted to ram him with a car. “I could see his crazed, bloodshot eyes through the windshield,” he says. But he missed, and they fled.
“I tried to chase them, but my I realized I’d also been bare footed and my feet were cut to ribbons. I sank to my knees.”
End of story? Not quite.
Enter the local don, with his greased-back hair and olive green double-breasted suit and toting a gun, squaring up to him on the quayside for Act II the following day.
Photo by Tsutomu Fujita
“He said, ‘It seems that my men are real pussies,’” recalls Yahara. “He lit a cigarette. ‘I came to talk because I don’t want this ending up taking your balls. Some of my men are in the hospital. I want you to pay their fees.’”
No chance.
“My answer was, ‘I would rather fight to the death than pay you,’” Yahara continues. “He put his hand inside his jacket and I knew it was a gun, but at that moment the police came, and he relaxed. ‘I’ll see you around, ni-san,’ he said.”
Yahara’s conclusion: “I set out… to clean the rubbish out of the system, and fortunately, so far I’m not dead.”
Real fights are always close to Yahara’s thoughts, and so is death, not least the death of traditional karate. Sitting with the KWF, of which he is chief instructor, and watching him in action, it seems like he exists in another dimension to today’s karate stars.
Yahara has turned his body into a beautiful sword. When he moves, he is a machine; when he attacks, his techniques start and finish so fast your can hardly see them. Watching him whip a back-fist, smashing blocks of hardwood from just 30 centimeters away, his speed and power is simply shocking.
When asked just what karate is, the hoarse whisper that is his conversational tone stops. He dives within himself. The eyes nail you. And then comes the answer:
“The definition of karate is to be prepared to risk your life in a fight to the death. Because of this, every single action and motion must be ikkyoshu, ittousoku: a single strike of the hand, a single strike of the leg. With each single motion, you risk your life.”
Yahara’s karate—the linear, efficient shotokan style he demonstrates—is in stark contrast to the styles of the contemporary fighting competitions. Where does his power come from? “From kihon,” he says, referring to the fundamental movements that harness the power of the entire body. These are the roots of original karate, taught half a century ago, but which are now, he says, being forgotten.
“Karate’s concept is how to fight without having a weapon. So what do you do to fight against those with weapons with only your flesh and blood? You have to transform that flesh and blood into iron, in both your body and your technique,” he says. “The usage of your body in kihon motion is using the joints and muscles to create compression and expansion. You have to deliver your inside potential energy into the level of energy to break your opponent. The theory behind the movement is something you have to study and practice to make your body move naturally, following that theory. That’s KWF karate.”
Yahara’s point of view, he says, represents the true legacy of karate. In a world dominated by TV extravaganzas and commercialism, Yahara’s philosophy feels like a breath of fresh air, his passion a tonic for those who seek the beauty of budo in karate. His stance is open to debate within the karate world itself, owing to philosophical splits that opened in the JKA more than a quarter of a century ago. But whether or not you agree with him, nobody who has fought Yahara would dare doubt his power, skill or samurai heart.
To: Darwin Rojas sensei
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA
KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION VENEZUELA
Karate Club: SHOWA-KAN Hombu Dojo
Date: 04-10-2009
45th Annual All Star Championship 2009
The “International Karate Association” Head Quarters is honored to extend a cordial invitation to participate in the 45th Annual All Star Tournament, to be held at Occidental College, on Sunday October fourth 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
The tournament is open to Men, Woman and children of all ages with special divisions for children and teenagers base on age. We have same day registration from 7:45 am until 9:30 am for juniors and children and from 7:45 am until 10:00 am for adults. We are proud to be part of this grand event and hopefully you will join us in this important occasion to expand in the discipline of Karate and friendship
45 Avo All Star Championship 2009
La “International Karate Association” tiene el honor de invitarlos cordialmente a participar en el 45 avo All Star Tournament, que se realizara en el día Domingo cuatro, del mes de Octubre del 2009, en Los Angeles, California. El campeonato es abierto para Hombres, Mujeres y niños de todas las edades, con divisiones especiales par niños y adolescentes basadas en la edades de estos. Tendremos el puesto de inscripciones abierto el mismo día, para niños y adolescentes desde las 7:45 am hasta las 9:30 am y para adultos de las 7:45 am hasta las 10:00 am. Con orgullo de ser parte de este evento no nos queda más que desear que nos acompañen en esta ocasión de gran magnitud en pro de la expansión de la disciplina del Karate y la amistad.
Gracias por su participación en la IKA. Sinceramente,
SOKE TAKAYUKI KUBOTA
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO FOR VENEZUELA representant KARATE NO MICHI WORLD Karate FEDERATION HOTELL takket alle sine KRISTIANSUND mens vår delegasjon deltok på den 5. INTERNATIONAL leir og TOURNAMENT KWF NORGE 2009.En spesielt fru Ruth.
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO OF VENEZUELA representative of KARATE MICHI NO WORLD KARATE FEDERATION HOTELL thanked all their KRISTIANSUND while our delegation participated in the 5th INTERNATIONAL CAMP AND TOURNAMENT KWF NORWAY 2009.En especially Mrs Ruth.
Nuestra delegación de Karate-Do que participó en el 5to CAMPAMENTO Y MUNDIAL KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION realizado en Kristiansund Noruega desde el 27, 28 y 29 de marzo de 2009 a su regreso paso por Alemania en donde fue recibida por el Alcalde de LAUF, OLIVER RASTETTER quien felicitó a nuestros karatecas por el ejemplo que dan a la sociedad de una vida sana y que con optimismo enfrentan nuevos retos.
Luego de un gentil desayuno que el Alcalde ofreció a nuestra delegación nos invito a seguir viviendo la intensidad que ofrecen los valores del Karate-Do Shotokan.
En palabras de nuestro sensei Darwin Rojas SHOWAKAI le agredeció su gentileza con nosotros y lo animo a seguir proyectandose en la política y así contribuir a unir cada vez más a las naciones y ayudar a erradicar la insensatez de las guerras en el mundo.
Para mayor información sobre LAUF : oliver.rastetter@lauf-schwarzwald.de
"Venezuela creciendo en Europa con la pureza del Karate-Do Shotokan y el Deporte"
SHOWAKAI esta orgullosa por la participación de su delegación en el reciente 5to CAMPAMENTO Y COPA MUNDIAL KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION , realizado en la ciudad de KRISTIANSUND, NORUEGA.
Todos nuestros alumnos lograron pasar rondas de clasificación tanto en kata como en kumite dejando muy en alto el color patrio y el karate-do shotokan de SHOWAKAI.
La sensei ADRIANA ANGULO logró clasificar entre las cuatro primeras del mundo en kata como en kumite. El sensei DARWIN ROJAS, logró pasar la primera ronda de kumite contra Rusia y la segunda ronda contra Inglaterra en su 3er kumite contra Sudan cayó 2 a 1.
Felicitaciones para Nicole Sánchez quien paso dos rondas de kumite.
Leandro Drappa, primera ronda de kata frente a Italia y primera ronda en kumite frente a Inglaterra.
Alejandro Girón, tres rondas de kumite y una de kata
Alessandro Castillo tres rondas de kumite y una de kata.
Mauricio Suaréz una ronda de kata.
Para SHOWAKAI como representante en Venezuela de KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION es mayor el reto para seguir creciendo en el país y proyectar a sus alumnos e instructores afiliados en el escenario internacional.
Yahara shihan a manifestado su agrado por el esfuerzo de SHOWAKAI de transmitir su karate-do shotokan en Venezuela y nos ha extendido su invitación para que visitemos lo antes posible el Hombu Dojo en Tokio y así asimilar el máximo conocimiento. Además Yahara sensei le ha otorgado el 3er dan a nuestro Director Técnico y lo ha invitado a presentar el 4to dan y así seguir creciendo junto a KWF.
Para este mes de agosto SHOWAKAI visitará el Hombu Dojo KWF en Tokio para entrenar el mejor karate-do shotokan KWF bajo la guía de Yahara shihan y desde ya prepararse para el próximo mundial KWF.
Los países participantes en el mundial fueron: AZERBAIJAN, DENMARK, ENGLAND, FINLAND, GERMANY, ITALIA, JAPAN,NORWAY, RUSSIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SUDAN, UKRAINE, USA, VENEZUELA, SRI LANKA, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, CANADA, PAKISTAN, GUINEA, INDIA, NEPAL, NETHERLANDS, IRAN, SYRIA y FRANCE.
KWF International Masters Camp Algeria (Tebessa)
24th |26th October 2008
Chiro Kairo Ni
Back to the Beginning
Report by International Shihan Sid Tadrist
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Why this title? If we all desire the same thing in karate we will understand Yahara Sensei's philosophy.
Chiro Kairo Ni which ran October 24-25-26 was the 3rd Camp held by the KWF in North Africa. Due tothe high demand in North Africa to experience KWF Karate, we organised this camp to be open so everyone could share. It also represented an important opportunity to get all the North African countries together to share their approach to the Traditional Karate we foster. Finally we agreed for this time that the camp would take place in Tebessa in the East of Algeria near the boarder of Tunisia and Libya. And also all the participants from the neighbouring countries Morocco, Egypt and the Middle East would be welcome to join. The Governor of Tebessa, seeing this as opportunity of cultural exchange between countries pursuing the same goals, supported this event and on behalf of everyone in the KWF we would like to offer our huge thanks for his generous hospitality
Sensei Yahara (hereinafter YS) and Otsuka Sensei, a 4th Dan KWF trainee instructor arrived at Algiers after a long flight from Tokyo and we felt obliged to give them a day's rest for a little sightseeing. Yahara Sensei had already been with me to Algeria in 2004 so he knew what to expect already.
The next day we flew to Tebessa to the venue and after introducing YS and OS we conducted the opening ceremony and soon everyone got down to training.
Practice 1:
We started with the basics (1) Zenkutsu-dachi left leg forward/ Tate-shouto-uke with the left arm pushing away the hips hanmi (profile) to the maximum with the Hikite pulled also to the maximum insuring that the front knee stayd solid and stable pointed toward the front toes. In Hikite, the back leg should be slightly bent to keep the hips compressed the foot pointed at a 45 degree or nearer if possible to the direction of attack (tsumaseki mae) with the heel anchored to the ground and with the knee should pointing toward the direction of the target as you could see from the picture. (2) The next movement is gyaku-zuki; bring the hips back to shomen tate-shouto-uke pulled back to hikkite and locked with the hips to stabilise the body on impact with the target.
Pic (2) Yahara Sensei Explaining Hanmi & Shomen
The next practice was a bit more dynamic: Combining (1) & (2) by keeping the upper body compressed in hanmi and generating explosive power through expansion of the back leg toward the target without going upward during the attack (see picture). Everything is biomechanically focused to keep power in one path; then next block with a full speed and power and counter attack in the same way again
Practice 2:
Taking things one step further, we used the same practice one while the gyaku-zuki is extended sharply using the lower abdominal muscles (tanden or hara) for kime also to control the distance and the impact with the target, and start again breathing when pulling hanmi keeping the center of gravity, balance, focus...and like a shot gun let everything out when we punch, and reload with all the points in mind. After a while we start to feel the strength of the workout; nonetheless it is a fascinating feeling. Sensei explained the corrections over and over with Otsuka sensei and showed more interesting points.
Pic (3) YS explaining the extention of the rear leg from hanmi to shomen with the punch in one spontaneous move.
The reason for this practice is to develop all the hip muscles, joints, flexibility of the hip rotation kime and, most importantly, the coordination between the upper body and lower body in conjunction. The next practice consisted of combinations of hanmi shomen moving forward with oi-zuki and gyaku-zuki keeping all the basics in mind,
YS explained the five locking points after the finishing punch. Either with oi-zuki or gyaku-zuki, hikite is always pulled to the maximum with the elbow tight on the side keeping the shoulder down; keep the tsuki toward the center and also it is vital to keep the shoulder also down while keeping the front knee slightly toward the inside parallel with the toes (picture 3) and the back leg completely extended pushing the hip against the opposite direction. The point: in gyaku-hanmi the hip is completely locked. All the five points should be locked in the same time on the finish blow of tsuki.
Practice 3
Koshi no kaiten! From zenkutsu-dachi left leg forward and gyaku-zuki on the spot, spin 360 degrees clockwise with urakan-uchi with out moving from the spot; just pivot on the ball of the feet. Easy! Maybe not. This practice needs a complete twist of the knee, ankles, join, hips back; and all the muscles need to be involved. Everything to the LIMIT. Balance is crucial and keeping the center of gravity is a challenge! The point of this practice is to drive everything with the hip rotation in one motion and to stop at the moment of impact with urakan uchi while keeping the body low and the supporting legs glued to the ground.
Next we came back with the same drive and speed anti clockwise to the same spot with the hip movement like a hammer explosively unwinding on the end of a human-sized clock spring. With practice and practice gradually gyaku-zuki and then urakan uchi with a greater power and stability
To generate power and to use kaiten urakan-uchi in YS fashion, the correct use of the hip is paramount.
Practice 4.
From fudo-dachi, (natural stance) block with soto-uke; spin 360 degree clockwise with urakan-uchi using the same principles from the previous practice koshi kaiten; but this time make sure the movement is more dynamic! As soon as you land, spin back on the same spot anti-clockwise 180 degrees with urakan-uchi. Then to make it even more challenging, from the same spot we then practiced spinning backwards clockwise with urakan-uchi with a huge spin. The balance and speed and harmony that YS executes these techniques totally belies his age, which is now over 60. YS typifies Budo Karate with all its beauty and spirit.
Practice 5.
This practice is about compression and expansion of the legs, pulling and pushing the hips and how to generate maximum power and also how to successfully execute body evasion (tai-sabaki).
From kamae, shift your whole body backward with yori-ashi to a smaller and compressed naihanchi-dachi with the knees pointed forward and the hip maximum hanmi, block with age-uke to start with then soto-uke and finaly gedan-barai, hikite while the block is done is always to the limit next spring forward with gyaku-zuki pushing the hips and expansion of the back leg to zenkutsu-dachi, all in one motion everything should stop simultaneously with gyaku-zuki. Once the attack finishes return to kamae .
After that we did more variations of this practice from yori-ashi to the next tai-sabaki and hiki-ashi stepping backward pulling and rotating the hips in one snap movement and blocking and attacking with oi-zuki. This dynamic practice is very useful for kumite.
Kicks are done in the same way. Mae-geri is performed keeping the body low and kick using the hips to generate power and speed, once the kick is out the back leg extends toward the target.
Also for mawashi-geri: with the kicking leg the use of the knee correctly with the hips rotation, toward the target the expansion of the supporting leg should be done in the same time while the ball of the foot reaches the target.
Practice 6.
With partners we used the same basics from practices 3 and 4. Next we did gohon kumite; we used practice 2 oi-zuki adding mae-geri and jiyu-ippon-kumite; we used the practice 5 with attacks of oi-zuki, mae-geri yoko-geri, and mawashi-geri keeping in mind all the basics. By the end of this practice we could see a huge difference in everyone's moves!
The last practice consisted of kata using all the fundamental basics with correct timing of each movement, correct position, etccSensei explained kata bunkai and more about the simplicity and understanding of the kata basics. By this time we were coming to the end of our camp and Sensei was kind enough to talked more about the history of Shotokan and how it has evolved. Yahara Sensei insists of keeping the traditional shotokan kata and the practice of the basics, as they are very important.
Yahara Sensei's view on Kata is that Kata should be kept strong and beautiful and that we should remember the original purpose behind them. When we complicate the kata, they become weak and meaningless and even loose their soul.
Kata is executed with power; precision and the whole body participate to every action executed.
Every attack should feel like it is your killing blow; every block as if that will be the only block to save your life. If kata is performed in this fashion, it will be beautiful kata in motion, but it will came with a price as anything else in life.
What we learned from this camp is that the basics are the source of Karate and it is from the basics that we extract the essence and beauty of Karate. This is Yahara Sensei's philosophy and this is Budo.
We finished the camp with the grading of 180 people and we will upload the candidates who passed shortly.
As a final note, I would like to make the following comments.
The camp was a great success at all levels. First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the high number of participants and the high level of commitment shown.
I must also say the for the majority it was the first time to experience Yahara Sensei's Karate first hand. People were surprised by Yahara Sensei's power and speed, his knowledge and how charming and charismatic he is. I would also like to say a personal thank you and thank you from all of us for the able support provided by Ohtsuka Sensei, who also helped make this a highly successful Camp.
Thank you very much Sensei and Ohtsuka Sensei.
Sid Tadrist
International Shihan
KWF
SHOWAKAI KARATE-DO DE VENEZUELA le agradece enormemente a ESTAR SEGUROS S.A. por su valiosa ayuda en pos de nuestra asistencia al 5º MUNDIAL KARATE NO MICHI WORLD FEDERATION a realizarse en Kristiansund, Noruega. El próximo 27, 28 Y 29 de marzo de 2009.
Gracias a ESTAR SEGUROS S.A. por permitirse apoyar la evolución de nuestro KARATE-DO SHOTOKAN, Arte Marcial encaminado a llevar a niños, jovénes y adultos por el camino de la excelencia, alejándolos de las drogas y vicios en general.
SHOWAKAI RUMBO A NORUEGA CON EL MEJOR ANIMO DE DEJAR MUY EN ALTO EL NOMBRE DE VENEZUELA!!
Kristiansund Shotokan KarateklubbWelcome to World Cup 2009
Kristiansund Shotokan Karate has been chosen by Japan, Mikio Yahara to host the 5th KWF World Cup March 2009 in Kristiansund N. Norway. Participants worldwide are entering to compete in the spacious Braathallen-arena.
The 5th KWF World Cup is divided into:
Individual - Kata
Individual - Kumite
Team - Kata
Atraining camp will be held two days prior to the competition day itself.
29th of March: World Cup Tournament 2009
28th of March: Technical Courses
27th of March: Technical Courses
The beautiful seaside town Kristiansund provides a fresh and exotic scenery for the art of karate and the World Cup.
Kristiansund Shotokan Karateklubb is a member of the Norwegian Martial Arts Association and directly connected to the Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF)
KWF is lead by the Legendary Mikio Yahara, senior student of Nakayama and one of the few to have passed the former Japan Karate Association Instructors course.
ALSO: 2009 WUKF PAN AM - USA TEAM TRYOUTS
The University of California, Riverside - Department of Recreation
and
The American JKA Karate Association - International
THE 37th UC RIVERSIDE
SHOTOKAN!
KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, May 16, 2009
STUDENT RECREATION CENTER – “THE BIG GYM”
Tournament Registration Closes:
10:00am for ages 17 and below ♦♦ Noon for ages 18 and up
37th UC Riverside SHOTOKAN Karate Championships – Divisions May 16, 2009 – University of California, Riverside and - 2009 WUKF PAN AM – USA TEAM TRYOUTS (We reserve the right to combine divisions as needed)
SHOTOKAN!!
37th UC Riverside Karate Championships
and 2009 WUKF PAN AM - USA TEAM TRYOUTS
MAY 16, 2009 – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
26 January, 2009
Dear Darwin Rojas sensei :
Greetings and best wishes for a wonderful 2009. I am especially pleased to invite you to participate in 37th UC Riverside Shotokan Karate Championships and 2009 WUKF - USA IPPON TEAM TRYOUTS on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the University of California, Riverside.
As with our last four competitions, we will emphasize Shotokan Kata and Ippon Kumite, and the international rules, principles, and philosophies that are uniquely ours.
In reading the rules and reviewing the divisions on the next page, please note the following key points regarding this year’s competition:
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All adult competition will use AJKA-I/WUKF Shobu Ippon (1 point, 2 half point) rules.
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All youth competitors will use a modified Sanbon (three points, no half points) criterion.
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Divisions will be determined on the basis of karate rank.
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Contestants may only perform kata’s that are appropriate to their rank.
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Kata rules are available at this http://www.wuko-karate.org.
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YES!!! This year we will have Youth Team Kata Competition. Please Check the division page.
DON’T FORGET - This year’s advanced Men and Women’s divisions will serve as a West Coast selection event to choose the 2009 USA Ippon Team to compete at the 2009 WUKF PAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, this July, in Ukraine
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SPECIAL - ARE YOU A SANBON FIGHTER? I encourage all national caliber san-bon fighters to contact me regarding their potential eligibility to represent the US at the WUKF PAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Thank you! Please feel free to write me directly at otis@AmericanJKA.com with any thoughts or questions. I look forward to seeing you on May 16 for some great competition! For your convenience you can also contact Kevin Warner by e-mail at UC Riverside at ucrtournament@gmail.com or by phone at 951.275.6258.
Yours in shotokan,
Edmond Otis AJKA-I – Chairman & North American Chief Instructor/ www.AmericanJKA.com WUKF – Chairman: North American Region/ www.wuko-karate.org Director and Chief Instructor - UCR Karate Program/ www.karate.ucr.edu
5TH KWF WORLD TECHNICAL CAMP & WORLD CUP INFORMATION
VENUE:
¡BRAATTHALLEN
Address: Skoleringen 1, 6500 Kristiansund Norway
Tel 71 56 61 60 /fax 71 56 61 61/ Web: www.braatthallen.no
PROGRAMME:
¡Friday 27th March 2009: Technical Courses Day1 and Kyu and Dan examinations
10.30-12.00: Open Course with Mikio Yahara Sensei & other Honbu Instructors
12.00-13.30: Lunch Break
13.30-15.30: Open Course with Mikio Yahara Sensei & other Honbu Instructors
15.30-16.00: Break
16-00-20.00: KWF Kyu and Dan examinations
¡Saturday 28th March 2009: Technical Courses Day 2 and Judges and coaches course
10.30-12.00: Open Course with Mikio Yahara Sensei & other Honbu Instructors
12.00-13.30: Lunch Break
13.30-15.30: Open Course with Mikio Yahara Sensei & other Honbu Instructors
15.30-16.00: Break
16.00-20.00: KWF Judges and coaches course and examinations
¡Sunday 29th March 2009: Tournament Day 1
Opening ceremony: 09.30
Tournament starts: 10.00 over 6 areas
Individual + Team kata elimination competitions
Children aged 13 and below kumite elimination competitions
¡Sayonara party
* A esayonaraf party will be held, which should afford all the chance to unwind and partake in a mixture of traditional Norwegian and Japanese eparty activities.f
NORWAY KWF / KRISTIANSUND SHOTOKAN KARATEKLUBB, in collaboration
with WORLD FEDERATION KARATENOMICHI SON HOMBU (Headquarters) have had the courtesy to invite us to the 5th World Camp KWF and 5 ° KWF World Cup to be held in the beautiful city of Kristiansund, Norway on 26, 27, 28 and March 29 2009.
This great event will welcome all groups and organizations affiliated to Karate-do KWF in the world and where they can share the great experience of training together with the utmost zeal to excel.
The sensei David Barker, 3rd Dan KWF, Chief Instructor of SHOTOKAN KARATEKLUBB KRISTIANSUND is responsible for organizing the event and monitoring will be conducted by Malcolm Dorfman Shihan 8th Dan KWF Saikoshihankai and 7th Dan Shihan Robert Sidoli KWF Saikoshinkai
SHOWAKAI will attend this important event and can share expertise with the best karate-do shotokan-class and its students planning to continue their experience in sports and martial.
KWF NORUEGA/ KRISTIANSUND SHOTOKAN KARATEKLUBB, en colaboración
con KARATENOMICHI WORLD FEDERATION SON HOMBU ( HEADQUATERS) han tenido la gentileza de invitarnos al 5°CAMPAMENTO MUNDIAL KWF y a la 5° COPA DEL MUNDO KWF a realizarse en la hermosa ciudad de Kristiansund,Noruega los días 26, 27, 28 y 29 de marzo de 2009.
Este magno evento recibirá a todos los grupos y organizaciones de Karate-do afiliadas a KWF en el mundo entero y en donde se podrá compartir la grandiosa experiencia de entrenar en conjunto con el máximo afán de superación.
El sensei David Barker, 3rd Dan KWF, Instructor Jefe de Kristiansund Shotokan Karateklubb es el responsable de la organización del evento y la supervisión estará a cargo del shihan Malcolm Dorfman 8th Dan KWF Saikoshihankai y shihan Robert Sidoli 7th Dan KWF Saikoshinkai
SHOWAKAI asistirá a este importante evento y así podrá intercambiar conocimientos con el mejor karate-do shotokan de rango internacional y seguir proyectando a sus alumnos en su experiencia deportiva y marcial.
La Organización Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do Kyo Kai de Venezuela ha tenido la gentileza de invitarnos al Segundo Tradicional Gasshuku Internacional Venezuela 2009, y al 3er Campeonato Panamericano de Goju Ryu, a celebrarse en la Ciudad de Caracas-Venezuela desde el 23 al 28 del mes de Junio del 2009.
Este evento, contara con la presencia de maestros de un alto nivel técnico y pedagógico, tales como el Shihan Masataka Muramatsu 8vo Dan, director ejecutivo de la JKF Goju Kia, y miembro examinador de la Federacion Japonesa de Karate do, Sensei Ramon Veras 6to Dan y el Sensei Jose Luis Guanchez 5to Dan, los cuales son miembros de la Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do Kyo Kai Japon, ellos brindaran cátedras de Karate do Goju Ryu sobre Kata, Kihon, Bunkais y clínicas de Técnicas de Kumite (WKF).
SHOWAKAI desea el mayor de los éxitos a esta prestigiosa Organización de Karate-Do y agradece su invitación.
SHOWAKAI LE AGRADECE A LA ROTISSERIA "LA FLAMBEE" POR SU APOYO CONSTANTE A NUESTRO PROYECTO " 5º CAMPAMENTO Y COPA KWF NORUEGA 2009".
SUS DUEÑOS Y ANFITRIONES DE SIEMPRE AIDA DE DRAPPA Y PASCUAL DRAPPA SE DESTACAN POR SU APOYO INCONDICIONAL..
DIRECCION:
Centro Comercial EL SOL Piso 1 Local 207
Santa Paula.
Telf: 9860212-9860623
ALSO: 2009 WUKF PAN AM - USA TEAM TRYOUTS
The University of California, Riverside - Department of Recreation
and
The American JKA Karate Association - International
THE 37th UC RIVERSIDE
SHOTOKAN!
KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, May 16, 2009
STUDENT RECREATION CENTER – “THE BIG GYM”
Tournament Registration Closes:
10:00am for ages 17 and below ♦♦ Noon for ages 18 and up
Rules:
Kumite – Adult: JKA/WUKF Shobu Ippon Rules ♦♦ Youth: Modified Shobu Sanbon (full points)
Kata – Heian katas to 4th kyu ♦ Advanced for 3 -1 kyu ♦ Flag elimination for black belts – 1st roun
SHOWAKAI agradecé a INVERSIONES DEUPORTS por su valiosa colaboración hacia nuestra organización de Karate-Do asumiendo la responsabilidad de proveernos de nuestra dotación de monos y franelas con uniformes de la más alta confección y calidad.
GABRIEL HATEM
Director Ejecutivo
Inversiones Deuports 3019
ghatem@deuports.com
gabrielhatem@gmail.com
Celular: +58 414 140.23.84
Telefax: +58 212 753.50.50
Los íntegrantes del equipo de selección que respresentará a SHOWAKAI y a los colores de Venezuela en este magno evento entrenarán de manera concentrada durante todas estas fechas de "carnaval" .
KIGAMAE, la concentración mental es indispensable para afrontar esta increíble experiencia : seminarios con YAHARA SHIHAN y su grupo de instructores y la emoción de la competencia.
Darwin Rojas sensei, esta convencido de que un deseo intenso puede cambiar la vida de cada persona que lo afronta y lo asume: El, junto a sus alumnos de selección han querido asumir este reto, se han enfocado en dar lo mejor de su ánimo y espirítu.
YAHARA Mikio(1947- )
YAHARA Mikio nació el 4 de abril de 1947 en Ehime (Japón).Era el más joven de cuatro hermanos.
A los 18 años obtuvo un mapa del Dojo Central (Honbu Dojo) de la Asociación Japonesa de Karate (JKA) y partió a Tokyo.
Se graduó en la Universidad de Kokushikan y después en el Curso de Instructores (Kenshusei) de la JKA.
LOGROS DEPORTIVOS:
1975 (18th JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Subcampeón de Japón en kumite.1976 (19th JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): 3er clasificado en kumite.1977 (2nd IAKF World Championships (Tokyo)): Subcampeón del Mundo en kata.1978 (20th JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Subcampeón de Japón en las dos modalidades, kata y kumite.1979 (21st JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): 3er clasificado en kumite.1980 (3rd IAKF World Championships (Bremen)): Subcampeón del Mundo en kata.1980 (22nd JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Subcampeón de Japón en kata.1981 (23rd JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Subcampeón de Japón en kata.1982 (24th JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Subcampeón de Japón en kata / 3er clasificado en kumite.1983 ((4th IAKF World Championships (Egipto))): Subcampeón del Mundo en kata.1983 (25th JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Subcampeón de Japón en kata.1984 (26th JKA All-Japan Karate Championships): Campeón de Japón en kata / 3er clasificado en kumite.
YAHARA SENSEI también dirige una compañía de guardaespaldas (International Security Service) con sede en Tokyo.
En abril del año 2000 estableció su organización: Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF).El Dojo Central se encuentra en Shirokanedai (Tokyo). En 2006 obtuvo el 8ºDan
PARA ESTE PRÓXIMO 27, 28 Y 29 DE MARZO YAHARA SENSEI SERA EL PILAR FUNDAMENTAL DEL 5º CAMPAMENTO Y COPA KWF QUE SE LLEVARA A CABO EN LA CIUDAD DE KRISTIANSUND, NORUEGA. EN ESTA BELLA CIUDAD IMPARTIRA DOS DIAS DE SEMINARIOS Y MAS DE VEINTE PAISES SE JUNTARAN PARA CREECER EN EL CONOCIMIENTO DEL SHOTOKAN KWF.
SHOWAKAI ESTARA PRESENTE CON SU MEJOR ESPIRITU Y ANIMO PARA COMPARTIR, APRENDER Y COMPETIR ENTRE LOS MEJORES EXPONENTES DEL KARATE-DO SHOTOKAN KWF.
ESPACIO ALTERNO DE PRÁCTICA EN LOS CHAGUARAMOS
Estimados amigos:
Debido al retraso en la remodelación del Dojo de Santa Mónica, estaremos practicando los mismos días y horarios (miércoles de 7 a 8 pm y sábados de 10 a 11:30 am) en la siguiente dirección:
Av. Facultad con calle Sanz, Edf. Mari, apto. 2, Urb. Los Chaguaramos (Frente a la Dirección de Tránsito Terrestre). La Av. Facultad es la paralela (derecha) de la Av. principal de Los Chaguaramos y se llega a ella siguiendo derecho, viniendo de la Universidad Bolivariana de Venezuela, pasando los 2 semáforos.
Las personas que asistan por primera vez deberán llegar 30 minutos antes, confirmando su asistencia por mensaje de texto al 0414 1224807 para esperarles.
Se le agradece puntualidad ya que no se cuenta con espacio para gaitan y se desactivará el timbre al iniciar la sesión.
DIA DE ZAZEN EL LUNES 23 DE FEBRERO EN LOS CHAGUARAMOS
Tenemos el gusto de invitarlos para una jornada de zazen el próximo lunes 23 de febrero o a partir de las 7:30 a.m. y hasta las 1:00 p.m. Una oportunidad para profundizar en nuestra práctica de zazen.
El programa de la jornada será:
07:30 – 07:50 am Llegada
08:00 – 09:30 am ZAZEN / Ceremonia matinal
09:30 – 10:00 am Desayuno
10:00 – 11:00 am Samú
11:00 – 01:00 pm ZAZEN/Mondo/Despedida
Observaciones:
Quienes asistan por primera vez deberán llegar puntualmente a las 10:00 am, con ropa holgada para recibir la charla introductoria y practicar luego con el grupo.
Favor no asistir sin confirmar su asistencia.
Este pasado 31 de enero se realizó el VII festival Deportivo Intersecciones de la UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA en donde el sensei DARWIN ROJAS realizó una completa exhibición con sus alumnos que cursaron la materia de Karate-Do Shotokan del semestre que culmina con la asistencia de los instructores MAURICIO SUAREZ Y ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ .
Esta materia estudia y analiza los fundamentos básicos del Karate-Do Shotokan, su historia, su relación social con la época que lo vió nacer, influencias filosóficas, religiosas e ideológicas.Además de analizar la importancia de la disciplina que propone el Karate-Do para el desarrollo académico de quien lo practica y profundiza.
EL SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS CON EL MAXIMO ORGULLO PRESENTO LA EXHIBICIÓN EN EL AREA DE LA FERIA CON SUS ALUMNOS, HOMBRES Y MUJERES QUE JUNTOS ENTRENARON, SUDARON Y DESCUBRIERON EL KARATE-DO SHOTOKAN EN EL PRESENTE, ARTE MARCIAL INMERSO EN NUESTRA SOCIEDAD.
The last January 31 was the seventh Intersections Sport Festival of Metropolitana University, where Sensei Darwin Rojas made a full exhibition with their pupils of the finishing college semester, in addition to the assistance of the instructors Mauricio Suarez and Enrique Fernandez. The pensum is designed to analyze the basic principles of Karate-Do Shotokan, its history, its social relation to the time that saw its birth, philosophical, religious and ideological influences.
In addition to the study of the importance of the discipline proposed by Karate-Do Shotokan, to the academic development of the students.
SENSEI DARWIN ROJAS WITH THE MOST PRIDE PRESENT THE EXHIBITION ON THE COMMON AREAS OF THE UNIVERSITY WITH HIS STUDENTS, MEN AND WOMEN, WHICH TOGETHER TRAINED, SWEATED AND DISCOVERED THE KARATE-DO SHOTOKAN IN OUR TIME, MARTIAL ART INMERSED ON OUR SOCIETY.
Son muchos los países que en la actualidad, en este mismo momento, están en guerra. La humanidad aún no ha podido encontrar soluciones a nuestra constante histórica que ha manchado por siempre lo mejor del espíritu humano.
El Karate-Do no es una solución pero puede contribuir a buscar el camino más sabio para dejar la destrucción.
El ímpetu del hombre se puede controlar con el pensamiento de otros hombres que animan y estimulan una vida mejor, con nuevos retos y logros.
Este 27, 28, y 29 de marzo de 2009, muchos hombres y mujeres asistirán al 5TH KWF WORLD TECHNICAL CAMP AND WORLD CUP que se realizará en Kristiansund, Noruega. Muchos hombres y mujeres karatecas darán su mejor esfuerzo entrenando karate-do shotokan y disputando los mejores lugares del Torneo.
Delegaciones de más de veinte países vivirán en paz por tres días unidos por el pensamiento del Karate-Do y el liderazgo de YAHARA SENSEI y su grupo de instructores.
Yahara sensei es un solo hombre pero su pensamiento puede cambiar la vida de muchos otros hombres, esto es INCREÍBLE!
¡En KRISTIANSUND, EL MUNDO CRECERA!
Darwin Rojas sensei
There are many the countries in these days, which are in war just right now. Humanity has not yet been able to find solutions to our historical constant that has forever tainted the best of the human spirit.
Karate-Do is not a solution but can help to find the wisest way to stop the destruction.
The momentum of the man can control the thoughts of other men who inspire and encourage a better life with new challenges and achievements.
This 27, 28, and March 29, 2009, many men and women will attend to the KWF WORLD 5TH AND TECHNICAL CAMP WORLD CUP to be held in Kristiansund, Norway. Many men and women will give their best effort training shotokan karate-do and disputing the best places in the tournament.
Delegations from more than twenty countries will live in peace together for three days united by the thought of Karate-Do and leadership of YAHARA SENSEI and his team of instructors.
Yahara sensei is juts a man but his thoughts can change the lives of many men, this is amazing!
In KRISTIANSUND, THE WORLD WILL GROW!
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